**Roasted Carrot Salad: A Delightful Medley of Sweetness, Nuttiness, and Crunch**
Roasted carrot salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that showcases the natural sweetness of carrots, complemented by a medley of textures and flavors. This salad features roasted carrots, tender and caramelized, tossed with a zesty dressing that brings together tangy citrus, aromatic herbs, and a hint of sweetness. The addition of crunchy nuts, such as walnuts or almonds, and crumbled cheese, like feta or goat cheese, adds a delightful textural contrast and extra layer of flavor. This versatile salad can be enjoyed as a refreshing side dish, a light lunch, or even as a hearty vegetarian main course. With its vibrant colors and irresistible taste, roasted carrot salad is a true culinary delight that will impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.
**Additional Recipes Included in the Article:**
1. **Honey-Glazed Carrots:** These glazed carrots are a simple yet delicious side dish that features carrots coated in a sweet and sticky honey glaze. They are perfect for roasting in the oven or grilling on skewers.
2. **Carrot Fries:** A fun and healthy alternative to traditional potato fries, carrot fries are made by slicing carrots into thin strips and baking them until crispy. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a satisfying snack or side.
3. **Carrot and Ginger Soup:** This creamy and flavorful soup is made with a blend of carrots, ginger, and spices. It's a comforting and nutritious meal that's perfect for a cold winter day.
4. **Carrot Cake:** A classic dessert that is loved by many, carrot cake is moist and flavorful, with a sweet and tangy cream cheese frosting. It's a perfect treat for birthdays, special occasions, or simply as a sweet indulgence.
ROASTED CARROT SALAD
Inspired by an incredibly popular salad sold in a local award winning market here in Woodstock, VT. Since they don't give out the recipe, I had to figure it out on my own. But I (and others) believe that my version is infinitely better, and I'm sure you will agree. This light, fresh and healthy salad is perfect for summer days and presents well for BBQ's, potlucks, and dinner parties alike and it is guaranteed to impress and get rave reviews every time.
Provided by Morgan
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Carrot Salad Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Combine the carrots, almonds, and garlic in a mixing bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Spread out onto an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake the carrots in the preheated oven until soft and the edges turn brown, about 30 minutes. Remove and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Once cool, return the carrots to the mixing bowl, and drizzle with honey and vinegar; toss until coated. Add the cranberries and blue cheese; toss again until evenly mixed. Combine with the arugula and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 14.1 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 370.3 mg, Sugar 13.1 g
ROASTED CARROT AND BEET SALAD WITH FETA
Provided by Hugh Acheson
Categories Appetizer Side Vegetarian Dinner Feta Root Vegetable Beet Carrot Fall Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Stir cumin seeds in a small dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, 3-4 minutes. Let cool. Finely grind in a spice mill.
- Whisk cumin, lemon juice, vinegar, and Dijon mustard in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup oil, then mint. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
- Cook carrots in a large pot of boiling salted water for 1 minute; using a slotted spoon, transfer carrots to a bowl. Add beets to same pot of boiling water and cook until just tender, 20-25 minutes. Drain. Let stand at room temperature to cool slightly, about 15 minutes. Peel and trim beets; halve lengthwise. DO AHEAD: Vinaigrette and vegetables can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill. Return vinaigrette to room temperature and whisk before using.
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Season carrots with salt and pepper. Toss with 1 1/2 teaspoons oil. Arrange on half of a large rimmed baking sheet. Place beets in same bowl; season with salt and pepper and toss with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil. Arrange in single layer opposite carrots on same baking sheet. Roast vegetables, turning once, until slightly charred and just tender, about 15 minutes.
- Place carrots, 1/2 cup parsley leaves, and feta in a medium bowl; drizzle 1/4 cup vinaigrette over and toss to coat. Arrange carrot mixture on a small platter. Place beets in another medium bowl. Add 2 tablespoons vinaigrette; toss to coat. Tuck beets in among carrots. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup parsley leaves over. Drizzle with remaining dressing.
MAPLE-ROASTED CARROT SALAD
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories side-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 servings for lunch, 6 servings as a side dish
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Trim and scrub the carrots. If the carrots are more than 1 inch in diameter, cut them in half lengthwise. Cut the carrots in large diagonal slices 1 inch wide × 2 inches long (they will shrink when they roast) and place in a medium bowl with 1/4 cup of olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Toss well and transfer to two sheet pans. (If you use just one, they¿ll steam instead of roasting.) Roast for 20 minutes, tossing once, until the carrots are tender. Transfer all the carrots to one of the sheet pans, add the maple syrup, toss, and roast for 10 to 15 minutes, until the edges are caramelized. Watch them carefully! Toss with a metal spatula and set aside for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the cranberries and orange juice in a small saucepan, bring to a simmer, then set aside for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Whisk in 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Place the arugula in a large bowl and add the carrots, cranberries (with their liquid), goat cheese, almonds, and the vinaigrette. Toss with large spoons, sprinkle with salt, and serve at room temperature.
ROASTED BEET AND CARROT SALAD
This delicious fall salad is full of dramatic colors, bright flavors, and contrasting textures.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss beets and carrots with 1 1/2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast until tender, 25 to 30 minutes, tossing halfway through. Let cool 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, vinegar, tarragon, and 1 1/2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. In a large bowl, toss endives with half the dressing, then transfer to a serving platter. Toss beets and carrots with remaining dressing and add to platter. Top with goat cheese and pecans before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 g, Fat 23 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g
WARM ROASTED CARROT AND BARLEY SALAD
There is something very exciting about transforming a simple bunch of carrots into a deeply flavorful and satisfying weeknight meal. Carrots are given a lot of love here: Leaving the skin on adds texture, slicing them into thin batons ensures that they cook quickly and evenly, and drizzling them with honey right out of the oven amplifies their natural sweetness. A sprinkle of lemon zest adds brightness. Ras el hanout, a North African spice blend, means "head of the shop" in Arabic as it was often one of the best mixes a vendor had to offer. Its fragrant blend of coriander, cumin, ginger, clove and turmeric brings warmth and richness to the tahini. The perfect chew of pearl barley is so gratifying in this dish, but for even more flavor, cook your barley in stock.
Provided by Hetty McKinnon
Categories dinner, lunch, weekday, grains and rice, vegetables, main course, side dish
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees and place a rack on the lowest shelf. In a medium saucepan, combine barley with 4 cups water; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer until tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. If the barley hasn't absorbed all of the water, drain off the excess.
- Meanwhile, place the carrots on a sheet pan, drizzle with the olive oil and toss to coat, spreading into an even layer. Season with salt and pepper. Place on the bottom oven rack and roast until tender and starting to turn golden, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, toss and return to the oven for 5 to 7 minutes until completely tender.
- While the carrots roast, make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, ras el hanout, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add 3 to 4 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it is smooth and has a pourable consistency.
- When the carrots are ready, remove them from the oven, drizzle with honey and sprinkle with lemon zest. Season with a pinch of salt and toss to coat.
- In a serving bowl, combine the carrots with the barley, arugula and parsley. Drizzle with the spiced tahini and sprinkle with almonds.
ROASTED CARROT SALAD WITH ARUGULA AND POMEGRANATE
This composed, bright salad of roasted carrots, thinly sliced fennel and arugula gains a fruity depth from a splash of pomegranate molasses in the dressing. You can find pomegranate molasses in Middle Eastern groceries and specialty food shops, and it's worth seeking out for its complex, sweet-tart acidity. Once opened, it will last for years in your pantry. This salad makes a delightful side dish or light main course, especially if you include the optional toasted walnuts or pita chips, which add a satisfying crunch. If you can find multicolored carrots, this already striking salad becomes even prettier.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories salads and dressings, vegetables, appetizer, side dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. Toss carrots with salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons oil on a rimmed baking sheet, and bake until edges are caramelized and carrots are tender, 28 to 33 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately toss with cumin. Let cool for a few minutes while you make the dressing. Carrots should be slightly warm but not hot when tossed with the greens.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, garlic, mustard and large pinch of salt and pepper. Taste and adjust lemon juice and seasonings if necessary. Whisk in remaining 1/4 cup oil until emulsified.
- Stir carrots into dressing, then gently toss with arugula, fennel and dill or mint. Serve immediately, drizzled with more olive oil and topped with pomegranate seeds, and yogurt and nuts or pita chips if using.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 265, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 239 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ROASTED CARROT & AVOCADO SALAD WITH CITRUS DRESSING
This recipe is slightly adapted from Jamie Oliver's "Jamie at Home" cookbook and television series. It's a bit involved, but well worth it for a delicious and different main meal salad with a fabulous mixture of interesting tastes and textures. This would be perfect to serve to visiting vegetarians - as not even the meat eaters will feel deprived. Jamie uses a mix of differently coloured carrots, but I could only get orange ones and that was fine. I did try adding in some parsnips, but I wasn't happy with that addition, and will just stick to carrots in future. For a main meal, I'd recommend 3 medium sized carrots each. Don't worry too much about the quantities - use whatever quantities you prefer - adjusting to your own taste.
Provided by Kookaburra
Categories Vegetable
Time 2h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Don't peel the carrots.
- First, make the herb and spice paste for the carrots.
- In a mortar, combine the cumin seeds, chilli, salt and pepper and smash up with a pestle. Add the garlic and thyme leaves and pound until you have a paste-like consistency. Now add just enough extra virgin olive oil to cover the paste, together with 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar. Mix together.
- Preheat oven to 180C (350F).
- Cook carrots in boiling, salted water for about 10 minutes or until almost cooked - run a sharp knife into one and it should push through without too much resistance.
- Drain carrots, pat dry with kitchen paper, and put into a roasting tin.
- Pour the spice paste mixture over the carrots and rub in well with your hands.
- Place the roasting tin in the oven and bake carrots for 30 minutes, then add the orange and lemon halves to the tin.
- Bake for another 15-30 minutes until carrots are well roasted and the skins are golden brown.
- (Jamie puts the fruit and the carrots in together, and roasts the lot for 30 minutes. I found this wasn't long enough to get the carrots well roasted and when I left them in longer, the orange and lemon dried out a bit - so the above method is my compromise.).
- While the carrots are roasting, halve the avocados, remove the seeds, scoop out the flesh and cut into wedges.
- Place avocado wedges into a large mixing bowl or salad bowl.
- Heat a medium sized frying pan over a medium heat on the stove and add the seeds. Toast seeds in the frying pan, tossing frequently, until lightly browned. Remove to a small bowl until needed.
- In the same pan, add a good couple of swigs of olive oil and toast your bread slices on both sides. Remove to a plate until needed.
- Now, remove the roasting tin from the oven.
- Using a pair of tongs, squeeze the roasted orange and lemon halves into a bowl (don't worry if some pulp falls out too).
- Add an equal amount of extra virgin olive oil to the bowl along with a tablespoon of red wine vinegar, and season with some crushed sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and mix well.
- Add the roasted carrots to the avocados in the bowl and pour over the dressing.
- Now roughly tear up the toasted bread slices and add to the salad.
- Add the mixed greens and toss the lot together.
- Divide salad between four plates or bowls, spoon a dollop of sour cream on the top of each, sprinkle with the toasted seeds and finish with a little drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
ROASTED CARROT AND FETA SALAD WITH ZA'ATAR
Provided by Food Network
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. To roast carrots, place the carrots, olive oil, salt and pepper on a baking sheet, toss well and transfer to the oven. Roast, shaking occasionally until they are just beginning to brown, about 30 minutes. The carrots should be firm and not mushy. When they are cool enough to handle, cut the carrots in angled 1-inch slices. Transfer to a serving bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and toss well. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours.
SPINACH, GOAT CHEESE AND ROASTED CARROT SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place a baking sheet in the oven; preheat to 450 degrees F. Toss the carrots with 1 tablespoon olive oil, a big pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Spread the carrots on the hot pan and bake until lightly browned and tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toast the almonds in a small dry skillet over low heat, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
- Whisk the vinegar, honey, mustard and shallot in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil until combined. Add the spinach, lettuce and almonds and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the salad and carrots to a platter. Top with the goat cheese and chives.
ROASTED CARROT SALAD WITH ARUGULA, GOAT CHEESE & CRISPY GARLIC CHIPS RECIPE - (5/5)
Provided by á-160091
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. Peel and trim the carrots-cut into evenly sized pieces (cut the thick slices in half), brush with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt- place on lined baking sheets and roast for about 20 minutes, turning once. Remove from oven when lightly browned on both sides, set aside to cool. Crispy Garlic Chips: Place a small skillet over a medium heat and generously cover the bottom with olive oil, at least 1/4 cup. Thinly slice the garlic cloves and place in the hot olive oil, cook and stir until light brown-remove from the heat (don't overcook), set aside on folded paper towel to drain. Divide the greens onto the serving plates. Scatter the roasted carrot slices and garlic chips on top of each plate. Break the goat cheese into small pieces and scatter over the top of each serving. Strain the olive oil used to cook the garlic slices, place in a small bowl and add a couple of spoonfuls of the balsamic vinegar with sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, drizzle over the salads and serve.
PICANTE JíCAMA AND ROASTED CARROT SALAD WITH CREAMY BASIL DRESSING
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Spread carrots on sheet, then very lightly spray carrots. Roast until tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Let cool.
- In dry skillet over moderate heat, toast pine nuts, stirring constantly, until fragrant and light golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Immediately transfer to plate and let cool.
- In small bowl, toss jicama with lemon or lime juice, chile powder, and cayenne, if using.
- To serve, divide mixed baby greens among 4 salad plates and top each with 4 carrots. Mound 1/3 cup jicama atop each portion. Sprinkle each salad with 2 tablespoons pine nuts and garnish each plate with 2 endive, radicchio, or red-leaf lettuce leaves; 2 orange slices; and 2 fig halves, if using. Drizzle 1 tablespoon basil dressing over each salad and serve immediately.
ROASTED CARROT SALAD
Found online; posting for safe keeping...Mix in arugula as needed per serving, as it will become wilted if allowed to sit in the carrot mixture too long. (Time it takes for carrots to cool to room temperature not included in prep/cook times)
Provided by AZPARZYCH
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Combine the carrots, almonds, and garlic in a mixing bowl.
- Drizzle with the olive oil, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Spread out onto an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake the carrots in the preheated oven until soft and the edges turn brown, about 30 minutes.
- Remove and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Once cool, return the carrots to the mixing bowl, and drizzle with honey and vinegar; toss until coated.
- Add the cranberries and blue cheese; toss again until evenly mixed. Combine with the arugula and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.9, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 14.2, Sodium 371.1, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 8.9, Protein 7.6
MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD WITH PARSLEY AND ROASTED LEMON RECIPE
I thought this sounded good really good; a different kind of salad. Recipe comes from Morrocanfoods.blogspot.com
Provided by Ck2plz
Categories Moroccan
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the lemon pieces in a cold skillet. Add a generous amount of oil to cover the bottom of the pan and heat over low heat until the rinds soften and begin to brown and caramelize, about 20 minutes.
- In a large bowl, add the cumin, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne, orange zest, orange juice, salt, and pepper. While whisking, pour 1/4 cup olive oil in a thin stream until the dressing reaches your desired consistency. Add the carrots, parsley, and pine nuts. Remove the caramelized lemon to the bowl using a slotted spoon. Toss and taste for seasoning. Drizzle in some of the lemon infused oil, to taste.
- Store in the refrigerator until serving time.
MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD WITH PARSLEY AND ROASTED LEMON
Provided by Aarti Sequeira
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the lemon pieces in a cold skillet. Add a generous amount of oil to cover the bottom of the pan and heat over low heat until the rinds soften and begin to brown and caramelize, about 20 minutes.
- In a large bowl, add the cumin, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne, orange zest, orange juice, salt, and pepper. While whisking, pour 1/4 cup olive oil in a thin stream until the dressing reaches your desired consistency. Add the carrots, parsley, and pine nuts. Remove the caramelized lemon to the bowl using a slotted spoon. Toss and taste for seasoning. Drizzle in some of the lemon infused oil, to taste.
- Store in the refrigerator until serving time.
ROASTED CARROT, FETA AND MINT SALAD
Toss sweet roasted carrots in a light cumin, smoked paprika, and mustard dressing. Sprinkle Feta, black olives and shredded mint leaves over top - and enjoy. For simplicity at mealtime, the salad can be assembled two or three hours ahead -
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In an 8-inch baking dish, toss Europe's Best Carrots A La Parisienne with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast in a preheated 425F oven for 30-35 minutes or until tender. Turn into a shallow serving dish and cool to room temperature.
- For the Dressing, in a small bowl, combine garlic, vinegar, oil, mustard, cumin and paprika. Pour over carrots and toss to combine. Sprinkle feta, olives, and mint over carrots.
- TIPS: Roasted carrots can also be served as a hot dish.
LUDO LEFEBVRE'S ROASTED-CARROT SALAD
At Petit Trois, the tiny restaurant in Los Angeles where the chef Ludo Lefebvre serves bistro classics to the film industry and food-obsessed, this salad serves as an appetizer. But it works just as well spread across a platter as a light dinner or lunch, and pairs well with a fresh baguette and a glass of chilled red wine. Toasting the cumin for the carrots and the crème fraîche is very important, but don't worry if you can't find all the herbs for the garnish. Just one or two will bring pleasure.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories dinner, lunch, main course, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400. Toast the cumin for both the carrots and the crème fraîche in a small pan set over medium heat until it becomes aromatic. Remove from heat, and set aside.
- Place carrots, bay leaf, split head of garlic, thyme and olive oil into a bowl, and mix them together. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon cumin over the carrots, and mix again.
- Tip the carrot mixture onto a sheet pan, and spread evenly into one layer, then season with salt and pepper and place in oven. Roast until the carrots are soft and beginning to caramelize, 30 to 45 minutes.
- Remove carrots from oven, discard aromatics and set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette. Combine blood-orange juice, vinegar, sugar and salt in a large mixing bowl, and whisk to incorporate. Slowly add the olive oil while continuing to whisk, until the dressing is emulsified. Add the carrots to the bowl, and toss to combine.
- Make the cumin crème fraîche. Combine the crème fraîche, lemon juice and remaining toasted cumin in a mixing bowl, and stir to combine. Thin the mixture slightly with a few tablespoons of water. Add a pinch of salt.
- Assemble the salad on a large serving plate. Put the crème fraîche in the center of the plate, and using the back of a spoon, spread it evenly across the bottom. Arrange the carrots on top of the crème fraîche. Sprinkle the onion and the nuts on top of the carrots, then add the supremes of blood orange. Sprinkle the herbs across the top of the salad, and finish with a pinch or two of salt. Make a mess when serving, so that everyone gets plenty of crème fraîche along with the vegetables.
ROASTED AND RAW CARROT SALAD WITH HAZELNUTS AND ARUGULA
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup oil with the vinegar and mustard. Season with salt and pepper.
- In another small bowl, whisk together honey, 2 tablespoons oil, and cumin. Place carrot pieces on a large rimmed baking sheet, gently toss with honey mixture and season with salt and pepper. Roast until tender with brown edges, about 20 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
- Place raw carrot ribbons on a serving platter. Top with roasted carrot wedges, arugula, and hazelnuts; drizzle with dressing.
ROASTED AND RAW CARROT SALAD WITH AVOCADO AND TOASTED CUMIN VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Elizabeth Falkner
Categories Salad Side Vegetarian Lunch Avocado Carrot Healthy Vegan Cumin Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Have an ice bath (a bowl of ice water) ready. Using a vegetable peeler, peel ribbons of carrots from half of the carrots. Place in the ice water to chill (the ribbons will curl after a while in the water).
- Place the remaining whole carrots on a baking sheet; drizzle with some olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast until the edges start to caramelize, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside at room temperature. Lower the oven temperature to 350°F.
- Toast the pine nuts in the oven for about 10 minutes or in a small pan on the stove top over medium-low heat, shaking constantly, until brown and fragrant; pour into a bowl to cool and set aside. Toast the cumin seeds in a small sauté pan over medium heat, tossing or stirring constantly until fragrant, and then pour quickly into a mortar and pestle or spice grinder and grind into a powder. Alternatively, use ground cumin.
- For the dressing, in a medium bowl, whisk the cumin with the lemon and lime juices, salt, and pepper; slowly whisk in the 1/4 cup olive oil.
- Remove the carrot ribbons from the ice water and pat dry with paper towels. Peel, pit, and slice the avocado.
- Divide the avocado slices and roasted carrots among 4 salad plates. In a bowl, toss the carrot ribbons and greens in the dressing, and divide among the plates.
- Sprinkle a few pine nuts on each salad and serve.
ROASTED CARROT AND AVOCADO SALAD
In 2012, carrots, those little spark plugs in a salad or a stew, were having a moment. Chefs across the country were showcasing handsome, meaty specimens in a rainbow of colors, dressed and garnished without a sliver of meat or fish. Well, maybe a touch of bacon. This salad begins with carrots roasted in a spicy paste. It's finished with smooth avocado, sprouts, sour cream and pumpkin seeds.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories salads and dressings, side dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. In a small food processor or a mortar, pulse or pound the garlic with the cumin, thyme, chile flakes, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper to make a paste. Add vinegar and 2 tablespoons of the oil, and mix well.
- Arrange carrots in a roasting pan and spread spice paste on top. Place orange and lemon halves, cut side down, on carrots. Roast until carrots are tender and starting to brown, about 45 minutes.
- Using tongs, arrange carrots on a serving platter. With a dishtowel to protect your hands, squeeze juice from the roasted orange and lemon halves into a measuring cup. You should have about 1/2 cup juice. Beat in remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle some of this sauce over the carrots.
- Arrange avocado over carrots, then scatter sprouts on top. Drizzle with reserved sauce, top with dollops of sour cream and a sprinkling of the seeds. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 333, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 676 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Choose the right carrots: Look for carrots that are firm and have a deep orange color. Avoid carrots that are soft or have blemishes.
- Roast the carrots properly: To get the best flavor and texture, roast the carrots at a high temperature (400°F or higher) until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Use a variety of seasonings: Don't just stick to salt and pepper. Try using a combination of herbs, spices, and citrus zest to add flavor to your roasted carrots.
- Add some crunch: To add some texture to your roasted carrot salad, try adding some chopped nuts, seeds, or crumbled cheese.
- Make it a complete meal: You can turn your roasted carrot salad into a complete meal by adding some protein, such as grilled chicken or tofu. You can also add some grains, such as quinoa or rice.
Conclusion:
Roasted carrot salad is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and it is also a good source of vitamins and minerals. With so many different ways to make roasted carrot salad, there is sure to be a recipe that you will love. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious dish, give roasted carrot salad a try.
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