French-Style Carrot Salad

4 cups 1 kg grated carrots 1 tbsp 15 ml kosher salt (or 2 tsp sea salt) 3 tbsp 45 ml extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp 30 ml maple syrup 1 1 small garlic clove 1 tbsp 15 ml rice vinegar 1 tsp 5 ml curry powder 2 tbsp 30 ml finely chopped cilantro 0.5 cup 125 ml cashew nuts or roasted walnuts, roughly chopped 0.25 cup 60 ml raisins (optional)