ROAST CARROT AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH ORANGE AND LEMON DRESSING
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Parboil your carrots in boiling, salted water for 10 minutes, until they are very nearly cooked, then drain and put them into a roasting pan. You should flavor them while they're steaming hot, so while the carrots are cooking get a pestle and mortar and smash up the cumin seeds, chillies, salt and pepper. Add the garlic and thyme leaves and smash up again until you have a kind of paste. The idea here is to build up the flavors. Add enough extra virgin olive oil to generously cover the paste, and a good swig of vinegar. This will be like a marinade, a rub and a dressing all in one! Stir together, then pour over the carrots in the pan, coating them well. Add the orange and lemon halves, cut-side down. These will roast along with the carrots, and their juice can be used as the basis of the dressing. Place in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden. While the carrots are roasting, halve and peel your avocados, discarding the pits, then cut them into wedges lengthwise and place in a big bowl. Remove the carrots from the oven and add them to the avocados. Carefully, using some tongs, squeeze the roasted orange and lemon juice into a bowl and add the same amount of extra virgin olive oil and a little swig of red wine vinegar. Season, and pour this dressing over the carrots and avocados. Mix together, have a taste and correct the seasoning. Call your gang round the table while you toast or broil your ciabatta slices. Tear the toasted bread into little pieces and add to the dressed carrot and avocado. Mix together, toss in the salad leaves and cress and transfer to a big platter or divide between individual plates. Spoon over a nice dollop of sour cream, sprinkle over your toasted seeds and drizzle over some extra virgin olive oil.
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Victory Chukwu
victory_chukwu@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to enjoy the flavors of spring.
Fc Maruf islam sagor
m-fc86@yahoo.comI love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.
Cutie Pie
cutie68@hotmail.comThis salad is a great make-ahead option. You can roast the carrots and make the dressing ahead of time, then just assemble the salad when you're ready to serve.
Collin Taylor
taylor-collin@yahoo.comI made this salad for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.
Nicholas Ixo
nicholas.i@hotmail.comThis salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The roasted carrots are sweet and the avocado is creamy, so even picky eaters will enjoy it.
Abdul Wahab
wa8@hotmail.comI'm always looking for new ways to eat more vegetables and this salad is a great option. It's delicious and it's packed with nutrients.
Rajesh dhungel
dhungel-rajesh@gmail.comThis salad is a great healthy option for a quick lunch or dinner.
Marta Degu
degu_marta1@hotmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted carrots.
SlaaGa Sixteen
sixteenslaaga87@hotmail.co.ukI'm not a huge fan of carrots, but I really enjoyed this salad. The roasting brings out the sweetness of the carrots and the avocado adds a creamy richness.
fathy twinz
twinz-fathy96@yahoo.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor.
Taslima Liza
l-t@gmail.comI love the combination ofRoasted carrots and avocado in this salad. The dressing is also really tasty.
Maure
maure@gmail.comThis salad is perfect for a summer BBQ or potluck. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Nicholas Hester
h-n79@yahoo.comI'm always looking for new salad recipes and this one is definitely a keeper. It's light, refreshing, and flavorful.
rihner elias
elias-r26@aol.comThis salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a good source of healthy fats and fiber.
nadeem rajput
nadeem@hotmail.frI made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.
Jeyden Reagirnz
reagirnz.j@yahoo.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the crunch of the roasted carrots and the creaminess of the avocado. The dressing is also really tasty.
Tk Tajmul
tk_t66@yahoo.comI'm not usually a fan of carrot salads, but this one is amazing! The roasting brings out the sweetness of the carrots and the avocado adds a creamy richness. The dressing is the perfect finishing touch.
vy hi
hi18@yahoo.comThis salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of roasted carrots, avocado, and citrus dressing was unique and delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.