Why have a boring salad, when you can have this zingy brightly coloured carrot citrus salad instead? With a few oranges and lemons still left on the tree, this is a great way to enjoy them! The main ingredient is carrots, but the herbs and spices and citrus make it quite unlike any other salad you've had before!
This is a great side dish for a summers day, or even enjoy it on top of a paleo burger.
Recipe: Carrot Citrus Salad
Equipment
- Grater
- Pan
- Pestle and mortar
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 4 large carrots
- pinch of cumin seeds
- pinch of mustard seeds
- pinch of cinnamon
- splash of extra virgin olive oil
- juice of 1/2 a lemon
- juice of 1/2 an orange
- small bunch of fresh coriander cilantro, finely chopped
- sea salt & fresh pepper
- pinch of orange zest
Instructions
- Prepare the Carrots: Peel and grate the carrots into a mixing bowl.
- Heat the Spices: In a pan, heat the cumin and mustard seeds to release their flavours. Once aromatic, grind them in a pestle and mortar. Add in the cinnamon.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix the ground spices with the grated carrots in the pan and heat for a couple of minutes to blend the flavours.
- Add Citrus and Herbs: Pour in the olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, chopped coriander, and orange zest. Mix thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well combined.
- Marinate: Allow the salad to marinate for an hour to let the flavours meld together before serving.
This Carrot Citrus Salad is a refreshing and vibrant addition to your meal, perfect for brightening up any summer day. Moreover, the unique combination of carrots, citrus, and spices creates a delightful taste experience that is both healthy and delicious.
Have you tried this Carrot Citrus Salad? If so, share your thoughts and any tweaks you made in the comments below. Additionally, enjoy this colourful and flavourful dish, and don't forget to explore more of our Paleo recipes!
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I aways go for side dishes with fruit & veggies combined, so this will go down well.
Will make for my weekend BBQ.