I was watching one of my favorite cooking shows, Milk Street on PBS, one day and they made an amazing looking salad using shredded carrots with Moroccan inspired flavors. I didn't write down all the ingredients and don't subscribe to their recipes online, but it inspired me to create my own version. This salad is so easy to make. I can whip it up right before heading to work or as a quick dinner main or side dish. It's also a perfect side dish to make for a party. Everyone will love the flavors and the fact that it is made with such healthy ingredients.
One tip for the carrots. I buy or grow them in bulk and then shred them using my Cuisinart. If you cut them so they fit down the shoot parallel to the cutting blades as opposed to perpendicular, you'll get longer shreds as opposed to the short ones.
- 2 cups shredded carrots - 2 large or 3 medium
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey (or pomegranate molasses which was used in the show)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp hummus
- 1/2 tsp curry powder (or tumeric and cumin seeds which was used in the show)
- 1 tsp dried or 1 tbsp fresh chopped mint (optional)
- pinch of salt and pepper
- Optional greens (up to 1 cup total) - chopped kale or spinach
- Optional add-ins (up to 1 cup total) - raisins or dried apricots, pistachios, green olives
Directions
- Mix the sauces and spices in a bowl to create a dressing. Taste and adjust flavorings as needed.
- Add the carrots and toss to evenly coat with the dressing.
- Add any optional greens or add-ins and toss until even mixed together then serve.
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