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Instructions
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Use a peeler to cut carrots into ribbons. Cut fennel and red onion into thin slices. Using a mandolin can help. Add to a large bowl with raisins and toasted walnuts, and toss with about ½ cup of Creamy Prune Vinaigrette. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
For the vinaigrette:
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In a medium bowl, add mustard, prune juice, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Whisk together until well combined. Drizzle in olive oil while continuing to whisk, until vinaigrette starts to emulsify. Add in mayonnaise and whisk until smooth.
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Taste, adjust salt and pepper, as needed. Extra dressing will store in an air-tight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Shave Vegetables Thin for Texture 🔪Use a mandoline or vegetable peeler to create paper-thin carrot and fennel ribbons that maximize surface area for better dressing absorption and create an elegant, delicate mouthfeel.
- Balance Sweet and Savory in Vinaigrette ⚖️Taste the prune vinaigrette before dressing the salad and adjust acidity with lemon juice if the prune sweetness becomes overpowering—the goal is subtle complexity, not dessert.
- Toast Walnuts for Deeper Flavor 🌰Lightly toast walnuts in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before adding to release their oils and intensify their nutty flavor, creating better contrast against the sweet prunes.
- Macerate Onions to Soften Their Bite 🧅Toss thinly sliced red onion with a pinch of salt and lemon juice 10 minutes ahead of assembly to mellow its sharpness while preserving its vibrant color and crisp texture.
- Dress Just Before Serving ⏰Add the creamy prune vinaigrette to the salad no more than 5 minutes before serving to prevent the vegetables from becoming limp and wilted while maintaining the salad's fresh, crisp structure.
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Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low-Cholesterol
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