Today I am going to teach you guys a very simple but traditional Middle East appetizer / side dish called carrot raisin salad. Easy to prepare as both carrots and raisins have long growing seasons.

Carrot Raisin Salad Recipe

Servings: 3

Ingredients:

1.5 cups of carrots, grated

1/5 cup raisins

1.5 tbsp olive oil

1/8 cup strained yogurt

1/8 cup slivered, toasted almonds

 Directions:

1. Combine the carrots and raisins in a medium sized bowl
2. Stir in the yogurt and olive oil and mix well
3. Add the almonds and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving

That’s it! Bon appetite~

If you are observable enough, you will find out that there are really a lor Middle East dishes contain raisins. Why? The fact is for many of the countries in Middle East, grape vines grows everywhere, and most importantly, no part of the plant gets wasted including its leaves and fruits.

Therefore, in order to create authentic Middle Eastern food at home, I highly recommend to add raisins in the dish, not only it can help add sweetness and flavour, it can also help bring the taste of the Middle East to foods of all kind.