Carrot and Cumin Salad

Name: Carrot and Cumin Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North African
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs carrots, peeled, sliced; 3 tbsp olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 1 tsp harissa paste; 1 lemon, juiced; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tsp white wine vinegar

A bright North African cooked carrot salad dressed with toasted cumin, harissa, lemon, and olive oil. Served warm or at room temperature, it makes an easy and vibrant side dish or mezze spread addition.

25 minEasyServes 4120 cal/serving

North AfricanSaladStovetopVeganMediterraneanHigh FiberGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreePork-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1.5 lbs carrots, peeled, sliced
3 tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp sweet paprika
1 tsp harissa paste
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tsp white wine vinegar

Instructions

1

Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add 1.5 lbs peeled, sliced carrots and cook 8-10 minutes until just tender when pierced with a fork but still holding their shape. Drain well.
2

Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp sweet paprika, and 1 tsp harissa paste; stir and cook another 30 seconds.
3

Add the drained carrots to the skillet, tossing to coat in the spiced oil. Cook 2 minutes to warm through and meld the flavors.
4

Remove from heat. Add juice from 1 lemon, 2 tsp white wine vinegar, and 1/2 tsp kosher salt; toss well. Taste and adjust seasoning.
5

Transfer to a serving platter and scatter 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro over the top. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Questions

Can I make Carrot and Cumin Salad ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Carrot and Cumin Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

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Karantika main
Lablabi soup

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