MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD

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Fragrant with aromatic spices, this colourful carrot salad makes an appetizing, easily prepared starter or side dish.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb carrot, cut into thin sticks
4 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
freshly ground salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Put the carrots and garlic in a saucepan with enough water to just cover. Add a little salt and bring to the boil. Simmer briskly for 5-7 minutes until tender but not soft.
  • Drain, then tip into a mixing bowl. Crush the garlic cloves and add them to the carrots. Stir in the oil, vinegar, cumin, paprika and 1 tablespoon of the cilantro while still hot. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle over the rest of the cilantro. Serve hot, cold or at room temperature depending on what you're serving with it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.1, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 2.7, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.4

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