Best Tunisian Carrot Salad With Cumin Coriander And Caraway Recipes

TUNISIAN CARROT SALAD

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Categories Salad Herb Vegetable Side High Fiber Carrot Winter Bon Appétit Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Cook carrots in medium saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
Stir oil, cumin and cayenne in heavy large skillet over medium heat until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Add carrots, then 1/2 cup water and vinegar. Simmer over medium heat until liquid is absorbed, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Cool. Mix in cilantro. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.)

CARROT SALAD WITH CUMIN AND CORIANDER

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These lemony carrots taste lovely just as the recipe is written, perfumed with toasted cumin and coriander, a hint of garlic, and a touch of cayenne. This recipe draws its inspiration from Moroccan carrot salads, many of which use cooked vegetables, but this version uses slivered raw carrots instead. But if you want to splash out, try a pinch of cinnamon, and top with lots of fluffy chopped cilantro and thinly sliced jalapeño. Or add crumbled feta and olives. For the best-looking salad, use the julienne blade of a food processor, or cut the carrots into thin matchstick shapes with a sharp knife. The large holes of a box grater will work, too, but the result won't be quite as attractive. (But avoid those supermarket bags of pre-grated carrots. They're not suitable here.)

Provided by David Tanis

Categories salads and dressings, vegetables, appetizer, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound medium carrots, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks or grated
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
1 small garlic clove, grated
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds, toasted and ground
Pinch of ground cayenne
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons finely diced preserved lemon (optional)
Whole mint leaves, for serving

Steps:

Put carrots in a medium bowl. Add olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, coriander and cayenne. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss to coat. Taste, and adjust seasoning. Leave to marinate for 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish.
To serve, sprinkle with preserved lemon, if you like, and garnish with mint leaves.

TUNISIAN CARROT SALAD WITH CUMIN, CORIANDER AND CARAWAY

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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