For the Salad

3/4 pound fresh peeled carrots, shredded

3/4 pound broccoli, cut into very small florets

3/4 pound cauliflower, cut into very small florets

1 cup raisins (regular or golden)

1/2 cup sunflower seeds

2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped fine

2 tablespoons lemon juice

Zest from one lemon

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the Dressing

1/2 cup raisins

1/4 cup sunflower seed oil, or grapeseed oil, or any other neutral oil

1/2 cup water