CARROT SALAD WITH MOROCCAN DRESSING

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This recipe has been submitted for play in ZWT9 - Morocco. This recipe is from cookbook: More HeartSmart Cooking With Bonnie Stern. This lovely salad has a big punch of flavor. You will be left smiling. Toasting the sesame seeds really enhances the flavor.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lbs carrots
1/3 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon wild flower honey
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin (I don't use because of dh)
1/16 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut carrots diagonally into 1/2 " pieces.
  • Place carrots in rapidly boiling water and cook for 4 minutes, drain, rinse with cold water and pat dry.
  • In a large bowl, add the orange & lemon juices, honey, parpika, cumin and cinnamon.
  • Next add in the carrots and toss, sprinkle with the mint, cilantro, parsley, sesame oil and sesame seeds.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve.
  • Note: * To toast sesame seeds *.
  • Place sesame seeds in a dry skillet and shake over medium high heat until lightly toasted. They cook quickly becareful not to burn them.

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