TUNISIAN CARROT SALAD

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Come explore the tastes of the sunny Mediterranean! This doubles easily and can be made ahead- goes well with Recipe #51316. Explore the world from your kitchen!

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lbs carrots, peeled, cut into 1/4 in. rounds
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Cook carrots in medium saucepan of boiling, salted water until crisp-tender, about 8 minutes; drain well.
  • Stir oil, cumin and cayenne in heavy large skillet over medium heat until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
  • Add carrots, then 1/2 cup water and vinegar.
  • Simmer over medium heat until liquid is absorbed, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove from heat; cool.
  • Mix in cilantro.
  • (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.9, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 121.7, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 5, Sugar 7.8, Protein 1.8

Adil Shahwani
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I often make it for potlucks and parties.


Potteris is
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very flavorful and refreshing. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious salad recipe.


iisugxrz bunz
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I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The combination of carrots, cumin, coriander, and lemon is simply divine. I will definitely be making this salad again and again.


Flayen Gamer
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This salad was a hit at my potluck! Everyone loved the unique flavors and the beautiful presentation. I will definitely be making this salad again for future gatherings.


Anothando Anothando
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This salad was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The carrots were crisp, the dressing was creamy and tangy, and the raisins and pine nuts added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this salad aga


Rai Ghulam Hussain
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I thought this salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I think I would have preferred it with a different dressing.


Lawrence Leo
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This salad was a great way to use up some leftover carrots. It was quick and easy to make and the flavors were really nice. I will definitely be making this again.


Baphe Matshangaza
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I'm not a huge fan of carrots, but I actually really enjoyed this salad. The dressing was delicious and the carrots were very fresh and crisp. I would definitely recommend this salad to others.


Nibir kundu
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This salad was a bit too tart for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less lemon juice. Otherwise, it was a good salad and I would make it again with some adjustments.


Elina Gharakhani
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I love carrot salad and this Tunisian version is now my favorite. The dressing is so flavorful and the carrots are perfectly crisp. I also appreciate that this salad is relatively easy to make. I will definitely be making it again soon.


Danger King
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Followed the recipe to a T and it turned out amazing! The salad was a big hit at my dinner party. The flavors were well-balanced and the salad was very refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Shanaka Perera
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This carrot salad was a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The carrots were crisp and refreshing, the cumin and coriander added a warm, earthy flavor, and the lemon-tahini dressing was tangy and creamy. I especially loved the addition of raisi


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