SPICED CARROT AND ORANGE SALAD

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This is based on a recipe by chef, Jill Dupleix. It's quick and easy-to-make, and has warm flavours from the cumin and cinnamon. Great colour too!

Provided by Leggy Peggy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

450 g carrots (about 1 pound)
1 large orange
1/8-1/4 cup cilantro leaf (coriander)
1/8-1/4 cup mint leaf
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon icing sugar (confectioners)
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Peel the carrots and grate them coarsely.
  • Peel the orange with a knife, removing all the white pith. Cut it crosswise into 1 cm thick slices, then into small segments.
  • Finely chop the coriander (cilantro) and mint leaves.
  • Put the grated carrot, orange segments in a large bowl.
  • Make dressing and pour over carrot mixture. Sprinkle with herb leaves. Toss lightly and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.6, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 52.6, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 3, Sugar 8.2, Protein 1.1

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