TUNISIAN CARROT SALAD WITH CUMIN, CORIANDER AND CARAWAY

Tunisian Carrot Salad With Cumin, Coriander and Caraway image

Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories easy, quick, weekday, salads and dressings

Time 25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 pounds carrots, peeled
1 teaspoon salt, or as needed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground caraway
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon harissa or other hot sauce
Fresh lemon juice, as needed, optional

Steps:

Bring a pot of water to a boil, and add carrots and 1 teaspoon salt. Boil until almost tender, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, set aside a bowl of ice water. Transfer cooked carrots to the ice bath and chill.
Drain carrots, and cut into disks about 1/4-inch thick. Transfer to a bowl and add olive oil. Sprinkle with cumin, caraway, and coriander. Add harissa or hot sauce, and mix gently. Season with lemon juice and salt to taste. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 94, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 279 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams