MOROCCAN CARROT AND DATE SALAD

Moroccan Carrot and Date Salad image

Provided by Busters friend

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup pitted dates, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
4 tablespoons orange juice, freshly squeezed
1 lb carrot, peeled and grated
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
1/2 teaspoon coriander, ground
1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika, ground
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons mint, chopped
1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

Put dates in a small bowl. Pour lemon and orange juice over dates and leave to soak for 15 minutes.
Drain dates, reserving juice mixture. Combine dates with carrots in a mixing bowl.
Stir garlic, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, paprika and salt into reserved juice mixture. Gradually drizzle olive oil into juice-spice mixture, whisking constantly. Pour dressing over carrots and dates and stir well to coat. Stir in mint and parsley.
Allow to sit an hour at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.1, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 372, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 20.7, Protein 2