Best North African Carrot Salad Recipes

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NORTH AFRICAN SPICED CARROT AND PARSNIP SALAD



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Categories     Carrot

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
3 pieces large carrots
3 pieces large parsnips
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
3/4 teaspoon harissa
1 piece salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
6 tablespoons EVOO
1/2 cup shelled pistachio nuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
2/3 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or mint

Steps:

  • In a small, heavy fry pan over medium low heat, toast the cinnamon, cumin, coriander and ginger, stirring constantly, until fragrant , about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temp
  • Peel carrots and parsnips and shred them
  • n a small nonfactive bowl, whisk together the toasted spices, lemon juice, honey, harissa and 1/2 tsp salt. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until well blended to make a dressing. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
  • In a bowl, stir together the pistachios and a pinch of slat. Add the carrots and parsnips, raisins, 1/2 tsp salt, several grinds of pepper and the dressing and toss wll. Taste and adjusting the seasonings. Transfer the salad to a platter or serving bowl, sprinkle with the cilantro and serve immediately.

NORTH AFRICAN CARROT SALAD



North African Carrot Salad image

Almost anything with feta is good in my book. When I saw this recipe on SmittenKitchen.com I just had to share. Who doesn't need another version of carrot salad? If you don't have harissa at your local market, just make your own: Recipe #10251.

Provided by strawberrybird

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 lb carrot, peeled, trimmed, and grated
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/4 teaspoon ground caraway
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon harissa
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons mint, chopped
1 cup feta, crumbled
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Saute the garlic, caraway, cumin, paprika, harissa, and sugar until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Add lemon juice and stir. Pour over the carrots, add the herbs, and mix. Add more harissa if needed.
  • Let sit for 1 hour, then add the feta and pine nuts if using. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.9, Fat 43.7, SaturatedFat 15, Cholesterol 66.8, Sodium 960.7, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 12.5, Protein 12.9

NORTH AFRICAN CARROT SALAD



NORTH AFRICAN CARROT SALAD image

Categories     Salad     Vegetable

Yield Serves 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound carrots, peeled and julienned or grated coarsely in a food processor
3 T fresh lemon juice
2 T olive oiil
1 large clove garlic, finely minced
1/2 tsp or more sugar, to taste
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne, or to taste
1/4 tsp dried mint leaves, crushed
freshly ground black pepper to taste
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place the carrots in a bowl. In a jar or small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients. Toss the dressing with the carrots and serve.

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