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North African-Inspired Carrot Salad – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

North African-Inspired Carrot Salad

A vibrant, healthy, and refreshing North African-inspired Carrot Salad with orange, lemon, and cumin. This simple salad is ready in just 15 minutes and pairs beautifully with many main dishes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds (about 680g / 24 oz) carrots
  • Juice of 2 oranges (about 1/2 cup or 120ml)
  • Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons or 45ml / 1.5 fl oz)
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml / 1 fl oz) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon (2g / 0.07 oz) ground cumin, or more to taste
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • For a deeper, smokier flavor, toast the ground cumin in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30-60 seconds until fragrant before adding it to the dressing.
  • Brighten up the salad by adding a handful of freshly chopped cilantro or flat-leaf parsley just before serving.
  • This salad is make-ahead friendly! It will keep well in the refrigerator for up to a day. For the best flavor and texture, remove it from the fridge about 20 minutes before serving.
  • Feel free to swap or combine other root vegetables. This dressing is also delicious with jícama, celeriac, or sunchokes.

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Carrots: Peel the carrots.
  2. Using the julienne blade of a food processor, a mandoline, or a sharp knife, cut the carrots into fine shreds or matchsticks. You can also cut them into very thin 1/8-inch rounds if preferred.
  3. Place the prepared carrots in a large bowl.
  4. Mix and Serve: In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour this dressing over the carrots and toss well to combine.
  6. Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes for the flavors to meld.
  7. Toss again before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8g

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