Spiced Carrot Salad

Name: Spiced Carrot Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Algerian
Ingredients: 1 lb carrots, sliced; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 1 tsp harissa paste; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Tender cooked carrot slices tossed in a zesty garlic, cumin, and harissa dressing. Served warm or chilled as a bold North African starter or side.

22 minEasyServes 4110 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb carrots, sliced
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp sweet paprika
1 tsp harissa paste
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp kosher salt
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Boil 1 lb sliced carrots in a pot of salted water for 8 minutes until fork-tender, then drain well.
2

Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp sweet paprika, and 1 tsp harissa paste and sauté for 1 minute.
3

Add drained 1 lb sliced carrots, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp kosher salt to the skillet, stirring gently for 2 minutes to coat.
4

Remove from heat, fold in 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, and let marinate for 15 minutes before serving.

Questions

Can I make Spiced Carrot 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 Spiced Carrot 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.

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