MOROCCAN CARROT-BLOOD ORANGE SALAD

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Here, blood orange segments are tossed into a salad of roasted carrots, salty olives and freshly ground spices - a refreshing, satisfying and stunning dish with sunset colors.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     weekday, salads and dressings

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound carrots (about 8 medium), peeled and trimmed
1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
1 teaspoon whole coriander seed
1 teaspoon whole fennel seed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt, more to taste
Large pinch cayenne
4 medium blood oranges
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, more to taste
2 cups baby arugula
1/4 cup pitted, oil-cured olives, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Quarter the carrots lengthwise and cut each length crosswise into 2-inch chunks. With a mortar and pestle or using the side of a knife, lightly crush the cumin, coriander and fennel. Spread carrots on a large rimmed baking sheet and toss with 2 tablespoons oil, crushed spices, 3/4 teaspoon salt and cayenne. Transfer to oven and roast, tossing occasionally, until carrots are tender and caramelized, 30 to 40 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
  • Meanwhile, grate zest of 1 orange into a small bowl. Whisk in garlic, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and lemon juice. Whisk in 2 tablespoons oil.
  • Slice the tops and bottoms from each orange. Stand each orange on a flat surface and slice away the rind and pith, top to bottom, following curve of the fruit. Hold oranges over a large bowl and slice away fruit between the membranes, releasing segments into the bowl.
  • Toss carrots, arugula and olives into the bowl. Gently toss in dressing. Taste and add more salt and lemon juice if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 245, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 607 milligrams, Sugar 18 grams

hazrat Achakzai
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also very easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.


Shahid Alee
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This is a beautiful and delicious salad. The colors are so vibrant and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend it!


Rana aryan Rajput
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making this again.


NE Mockros
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover carrots and oranges. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish. I would definitely recommend it.


Noor Islam
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I love this salad! It's so light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Asfa Ghulam
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The salad was delicious and very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Ssebasole Julius
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the way the cumin and coriander play off of the sweetness of the carrots and oranges. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Nicole Bertsch
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I'm not usually a fan of carrot salads, but this one is a game-changer. The blood oranges add a wonderful citrusy flavor, and the pistachios give it a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this salad again.


Joseph Olalekan
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This is one of my favorite salads. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors. I often add a bit of feta cheese or crumbled bacon to give it an extra boost of flavor.


Stephen Spencer
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this salad was to make. I didn't have any blood oranges on hand, so I used regular oranges instead. It still turned out great! The dressing is simple but flavorful, and the carrots and oranges are a perfect matc


Zuleyka Paredes
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This salad is a delightful explosion of flavors and textures. The sweetness of the carrots and blood oranges pairs perfectly with the tangy dressing made with cumin and coriander. The pistachios add a nice crunch, and the herbs provide a refreshing f