Curried Carrot & Pear Salad

8 large carrots

1/3 cup shaved almonds

2 ripe anjou pears

3 Tbsp curly parsley, chopped

2 Tbsp olive oil

1-2 Tablespoons of water

3/4 teaspoon salt

Juice from 2 lemons

2 tablespoons maple syrup

Cayenne pepper to taste

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon curry powder

1 tablespoon mayo

Combine olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, curry powder, maple syrup, pepper, mayo and half of your parsley (diced). Place in jar and shake until very well combined. Set in fridge to chill. thin with water if necessary.

Wash and remove first layer of skin on carrots using veg peeler. Cut off ends. Grate carrots

Wash and cut pears into wedges, removing seeds and rough heart from center. Add pears to carrots and toss. Roughly chop remaining parsley and toss in with carrots and pears. Add almonds and toss salad again with your hands. Now add in dressing and toss very well again. Chill and serve cold.