Moroccan Carrot Salad

 

This is a delightful take on a carrot salad, no mayo involved. Flavorful, bright, and good enough for a main! Maybe throw on a piece of grilled chicken.

Moroccan Carrot Salad

from Aunt Janet

Ingredients:

1 lb. carrots, scrubbed and shredded (about 3 cups)

3/4 c. golden raisins

3/4 c. peanuts

1/4 c. chopped cilantro (1 bunch)

2 green onions, thinly sliced (whole stalks)

1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil

2 Tbs. harissa (dry or wet)

1 tsp. cumin

1 Tbs. honey

1 lime, juice and zest

2 cloves fresh garlic, minced 

2 tsp. ginger, finely grated 

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. ground pepper

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix together the carrots, raisins, peanuts, cilantro, and green onions. Set aside.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, harissa, cumin, honey, garlic, ginger, salt and pepper. Combine with carrot mixture. Add additional salt and pepper to taste as needed.