Carrot, Raisin & Black Olive Salad

No dish could possibly be as wholesome as a salad, and perhaps no dish could fit into all occasions like a salad. One could make it as luxurious or as modest as per one's taste. Any fruit, vegetable, nuts and herbs can be used to make a salad and it can be eaten warm or cold. Thereby, I feel a salad would make a wonderful, healthy snack or perhaps even serve as a full meal on a journey.

I am a great fan of olives, especially black olives. I found this recipe in a cook book and immediately went about trying it. It was a hit at home. Here is the recipe for a scrumptious low-calorie salad, that is very easy to make and even more easy & enjoyable to finish.

Carrot, raisin & black olive salad:

• 4-5 large carrots, grated
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 10-12 black olives
• 2 tbs lemon juice
• 1 tbs honey
• 1/2 tsp peppercorns, crushed
• Salt to taste
• Mint leaves for garnish
• 2 tbs Walnuts, finely chopped (optional)
• 1 tsp oil (optional) 
• 1 green chilli, finely chopped(optional)

1. Refrigerate grated carrots till use.
2. Combine all the ingredients except carrots.
3. Just before serving, add dressing to the carrots and toss.
4. Serve fresh, with garnished mint leaves.