Carrot Salad With Coriander Vinaigrette Pistachios Recipes

CARROT SALAD WITH CORIANDER VINAIGRETTE AND PISTACHIOS

Steps:

• Toast the Pistachios: Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C) with a rack in the center position. Place the pistachios on a small baking sheet and toast for 5 to 7 minutes, tossing frequently to prevent them from burning. Set aside and allow to cool completely; then coarsely chop.
• Toast the coriander seeds in a dry skillet, tossing frequently, until fragrant. Remove immediately from the heat. Coarsely crush in a mortar and pestle (or smash with the side of a knife) and set aside.
• In a salad bowl, whisk together the grated garlic, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and chopped coriander seeds. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking vigorously, until emulsified. Season with salt to taste.
• Add the grated (or julienned) carrot to the bowl the dressing, toss, and allow the salad to sit for at least 30 minutes. Add the chopped pistachios and fresh cilantro leaves and toss. Serve at room temperature or cold from the fridge.

FRENCH CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• To prepare the carrots: You can grate them on the large holes of a box grater, or use short strokes with a julienne peeler, or process them in a food processor fitted with a grating attachment. You'll end up with about 3 cups grated carrots.
• Place the carrots in a medium serving bowl. Add the chives, parsley and optional chickpeas to the bowl.
• To make the dressing, whisk all of the ingredients together in a small bowl until completely blended.
• Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture and stir until the mixture is evenly coated in dressing. For best flavor, allow the salad to marinate for 20 minutes before serving. Toss again before serving. This salad keeps well in the refrigerator, covered, for about 4 days.

GRANDMA'S CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Mix carrots and raisins together in a large bowl. Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, and salt together in a small bowl until smooth. Pour lemon juice mixture over carrot mixture and stir until carrots are completely coated. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

TUNISIAN CARROT SALAD WITH CUMIN, CORIANDER AND CARAWAY

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.

CARROT SALAD WITH CUMIN AND CORIANDER

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.

MINTY CARROT, PISTACHIO & FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Tip 1 tbsp of the oil, the carrots, chickpeas and cumin onto a baking tray, season and toss to coat. Roast for 30 mins or until the carrots are tender.
• Mix together the lemon juice, honey and remaining oil, then pour all over the roasted carrots and chickpeas. Leave to cool. You can chill the salad at this stage, for up to 1 day; just bring it out of the fridge 1 hr before serving.
• Mix through the mint, spinach leaves and pistachios, and check the seasoning. Scatter the feta over and drizzle with a little extra oil.