ORANGE BLOSSOM CARROT SALAD

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This carrot salad is representing the Middle East for ZWT 6. Orange flower water is distilled from bitter orange blossoms and is used to flavor drinks, salads, and desserts. Chef Evie Lieb adapted the recipe from The New Book of Middle Eastern Food.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Vegetable

Time 3h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb carrot, peeled and coarsely grated (with small cores)
1/2 cup golden raisins or 1/2 cup crimson raisins
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons freshly juiced lemon juice
2 teaspoons freshly juiced lemon juice
2 tablespoons orange flower water
2 teaspoons orange flower water
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (to taste)
salt and pepper, lightly sprinkled to taste
chopped of fresh mint (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients except mint. Chill in refrigerator several hours or overnight. Serve garnished with slivers of mint leaves.

Hajji Osman
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This is the best carrot salad I've ever had! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Ondina Peri
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I'm not a huge fan of carrots, but this salad changed my mind. The orange blossom water really makes it.


MD__AKASH__001
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue. It's light and refreshing, and it travels well.


Mohammad ali HSC
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I love that this salad is healthy and delicious. It's a great way to stay on track with my diet.


Gabriela Rodriguez
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet and tangy flavor.


Tim Tipton
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover carrots.


Moses Kadungure
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Wasib Ali
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I'm a big fan of carrot salad, and this one is definitely my new favorite. The orange blossom water gives it a really special touch.


Lou Perez
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor.


Baloch Sahab
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5 stars! This salad is a winner. The flavors and textures are amazing.


Zacheaus
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This is the perfect salad for a light and refreshing lunch or dinner. I love the pop of color from the carrots and the crunch of the walnuts.


Jason Bunger
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I was skeptical about the orange blossom water, but it really made the salad. It added a subtle floral note that was both unexpected and delicious.


Randall Moore
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This salad was easy to make and packed with flavor. I'll definitely be making it again.


Snazo Kwayinto
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I'm not usually a fan of carrot salad, but this one converted me! The orange blossom water adds a unique and refreshing twist.


juanica overbeeke
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This carrot salad was a delightful surprise! The combination of sweet carrots, tangy orange, and fragrant blossom water was simply divine.


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