Spiced Carrot Salad With Yogurt Pitas Recipes

SPICED MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the carrot slices in well-salted boiling water, just until al dente, about 3 to 5 minutes. The carrots should be softened but still firm. Drain well.
• While the carrots are cooking, in a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, lime juice, cumin powder, ginger, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 12 turns of fresh black pepper.
• Add the drained carrots to the honey lime dressing. Add the fresh herbs, and stir to combine. Taste for seasoning.
• Let the carrots marinate in the dressing for about 10 to 15 minutes, tossing occasionally so that all the liquid evenly coats and absorbs into the carrots. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature, maybe with a little more fresh herbs as a garnish.

SPICED CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Trim carrot tops, keeping 1/2-inch of the green tops attached if they are bright green and fresh. Peel and thinly slice the carrots lengthwise. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the carrots for about 1 minute until they are slightly cooked but still a bit crunchy. Shock in an ice bath and drain when cool. Pat dry with paper towels.
• Place currants in a medium bowl and pour hot water over to submerge completely. Let soak 10 minutes until plump, drain and discard water.
• Place coriander, anise, cinnamon, honey, oil, lemon, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender and blend until slightly chunky but seeds are not intact.
• To serve, toss carrots, currants, pistachios and dressing together in a large bowl. Be sure to coat the carrots with the dressing. Add herbs and carefully toss to combine. Serve immediately.

SPICED CARROT SALAD (GREEK)

Steps:

• Shred the carrots.
• Combine the carrots, garlic, walnuts, cinnamon, cumin, cayenne, olive oil, lemon juice and salt to taste in a serving bowl.
• Cover and let stand for one hour at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours.
• Just before serving, toss in the mint and serve.