Spicy Carrot Salad
A vibrant and refreshing Moroccan-inspired salad featuring tender carrots tossed in a zesty, spiced vinaigrette. It's a simple and healthy side dish that gets better as it marinates, perfect for making ahead.
Oryginalny przepis autorstwa Forkin
- Łączny czas
- 55 min
- Porcje
- 4
- Trudność
- Łatwy
- Na porcję
- 162 kcal
Przygotowanie stanowiska
Składniki
Składniki
- 500 gcarrot, peeled and sliced into 1cm rounds
- 15 gfresh parsley, finely chopped
- 15 gfresh cilantro, finely chopped
dressing
- 3 łyżkaextra virgin olive oil
- 3 łyżkalemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 ząbekgarlic, finely minced
- 1 łyżeczkaground cumin
- 1 łyżeczkasweet paprika
- 0,25 łyżeczkacayenne pepper, or more, to taste
- 0,25 łyżeczkaground cinnamon
- 0,5 łyżeczkasalt
- 0,25 łyżeczkablack pepper, freshly ground
- 1 łyżeczkamaple syrup(opcjonalnie)
Sprzęt
pot · colander · cutting board · knife · whisk · small bowl · large mixing bowl
Sposób przygotowania
Krok po kroku
- 1
Place the sliced carrots in a medium pot and add enough cold water to cover them completely. Add a pinch of salt.
Około 1 min
- 2
Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to maintain a steady simmer.
Około 3 min
- 3
Cook until the carrots are tender when pierced with a fork but not mushy, which should take about 6-8 minutes.
Około 7 min
Wskazówka kucharza: The final texture should have a slight bite, not be completely soft.
- 4
While the carrots are cooking, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, all spices, salt, pepper, and optional maple syrup in a small bowl.
Około 3 min
Wskazówka kucharza: Making the dressing while the carrots cook saves time.
- 5
Drain the cooked carrots thoroughly in a colander and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Około 1 min
- 6
Pour the prepared dressing over the warm carrots.
Około 1 min
Wskazówka kucharza: The warm carrots will absorb the dressing more effectively.
- 7
Add the chopped fresh parsley and cilantro, then gently toss everything to combine.
Około 1 min
- 8
Cover the bowl and let the salad rest for at least 30 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld together.
Około 30 min
Wskazówka kucharza: For even better flavor, you can refrigerate it for a few hours or overnight.
- 9
Serve the salad at room temperature or chilled.
Na porcję
Wartości odżywcze
- Kalorie
- 162kcal
- Białko
- 2g
- Węglowodany
- 16,6g
- Tłuszcz
- 10,9g
- Błonnik
- 4,4g
- Cukry
- 7g
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Przechowuj prawidłowo
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
This salad is best served chilled or at room temperature.