CARROT SALAD

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A recipe from Paula Wolfert's book, Moroccan Cuisine. This is similar to carrot salads we had in Zagora, in the south of Morocco, if slightly more acidic. For my taste, I would cut back on the lemon but I have reproduced the recipe here as it is written in the book.

Provided by Sackville

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

450 g carrots, trimmed and peeled
1 garlic clove
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
salt, to taste
olive oil, to taste
chopped parsley, to taste

Steps:

  • Boil the carrots whole in water, wtih the garlic, until just barely tender.
  • Drain and discard the garlic.
  • Dice or slice the carrots.
  • Mix the spices and lemon juice with the sugar.
  • Pour over the carrots.
  • Chill.
  • Add salt to taste and sprinkle with a bit of olive oil and parsley before serving.
  • When I was in Morocco the chefs always added a bit of extra cumin on top as well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.5, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 100.8, Carbohydrate 17.8, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 7.1, Protein 1.8

Siki Kent
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Thank you for sharing this recipe!


Editor King_00
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I will definitely be making this salad again.


Bradley Heggestad
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This salad is a 5-star recipe!


Sarah Ziad
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I highly recommend this salad.


john ortiz
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This salad is so easy to make, even a beginner cook can make it.


Pablo Anfilofieff
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I made this salad for my family and they all loved it.


Albinoklingon72 Bailey
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic.


Herbert Steven
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I love the addition of feta cheese to this salad.


Sazid Ahmed
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover carrots.


Leon Parker
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Chandra Light
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This salad was so refreshing and delicious! I loved the combination of the sweet carrots, tangy vinegar, and salty feta.


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