Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup sliced or slivered almonds (can substitute with walnuts or pecans)
• 1 bag matchstick carrots
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries + ¼ cup raisins
• ¼ cup green onion, finely chopped
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
• A pinch of salt and pepper

Vinaigrette:

• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp orange juice (or juice from one fresh orange)
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp pure Canadian maple syrup
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• Zest and juice from one lemon

Instructions:

1. Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix all vinaigrette ingredients in a separate bowl and then add to salad, coating evenly. Toss in almonds and serve.

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