NORTH AFRICAN SPICED CARROT AND PARSNIP SALAD

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Categories     Carrot

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
3 pieces large carrots
3 pieces large parsnips
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
3/4 teaspoon harissa
1 piece salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
6 tablespoons EVOO
1/2 cup shelled pistachio nuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
2/3 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or mint

Steps:

  • In a small, heavy fry pan over medium low heat, toast the cinnamon, cumin, coriander and ginger, stirring constantly, until fragrant , about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temp
  • Peel carrots and parsnips and shred them
  • n a small nonfactive bowl, whisk together the toasted spices, lemon juice, honey, harissa and 1/2 tsp salt. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until well blended to make a dressing. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
  • In a bowl, stir together the pistachios and a pinch of slat. Add the carrots and parsnips, raisins, 1/2 tsp salt, several grinds of pepper and the dressing and toss wll. Taste and adjusting the seasonings. Transfer the salad to a platter or serving bowl, sprinkle with the cilantro and serve immediately.

Rohit Vimal
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. You can roast the carrots and parsnips ahead of time, and then assemble the salad just before serving.


TOOLKIT TV
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I'm not a big fan of carrots, but I loved this salad! The parsnips and the North African spices really made it.


Shakir Khan
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The roasted carrots and parsnips are sweet and flavorful, and the North African spices add a fun twist.


Mathias Divine
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I'm always looking for new and healthy salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill! The carrots and parsnips are packed with nutrients, and the North African spices add a delicious touch.


Isaias Rosales
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted carrots and parsnips.


Chris Farrington
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I love the presentation of this salad. The roasted carrots and parsnips look so beautiful on a platter.


Wahida Omor
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it without complaining.


Tim Zlack
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This salad was a bit too time-consuming to make. I think I would have preferred a simpler recipe.


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I'm not a big fan of parsnips, but I loved this salad! The carrots and parsnips were perfectly roasted, and the North African spices added a delicious flavor.


Addison Pollard
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It was easy to transport and held up well in the heat.


Alyssa Carson
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less honey.


Swapnil Ganguli
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I love the combination of carrots and parsnips in this salad. The North African spices add a delicious touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Md.samiul hossain Md.samiul hossain
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I made this salad exactly as the recipe said, and it turned out great! The flavors were all there, and the salad was a hit at my dinner party.


Andrea Atkins
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more spices or herbs.


Paris Colbert
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This salad was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The flavors were all there, and I can see why people would love this recipe.


Mompati Ditshupo
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I'm always looking for new and interesting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill! The combination of carrots and parsnips is unique and flavorful, and the North African spices add a delicious touch. I will definitely be making this aga


Madinnah Dollar's
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation. I will definitely be making this again.


Layton Pedley
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This salad was easy to make and very flavorful. I loved the combination of carrots and parsnips, and the North African spices added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Debra Rodriguez
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I'm not usually a fan of carrot and parsnip salads, but this one was surprisingly good! The spices really made all the difference. I will definitely be making this again.


Joey Holzapfel
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of carrots and parsnips was unique and flavorful, and the North African spices added a delicious touch. I will definitely be making this again.