Roasted Carrot Salad

By á-4939

This light, fresh and healthy salad is perfect for summer days and presents well for BBQ's, potlucks, and dinner parties alike and it is guaranteed to impress and get rave reviews every time.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds carrots, peeled and thinly sliced on the diagonal
• 1/2 cup almonds, slivered
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon agave
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries
• 2 cups arugula

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat an oven to 400°F (200°C).

Combine the carrots, almonds, and garlic in a mixing bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Spread out onto an ungreased baking sheet.

Bake the carrots in the preheated oven until soft and the edges turn brown, about 30 minutes. Remove and allow to cool to room temperature.

Once cool, return the carrots to the mixing bowl, and drizzle with agave and vinegar; toss until coated. Add the cranberries ; toss again until evenly mixed. Combine with the arugula and serve immediately.