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Moroccan Carrot Salad

A flavorful, easy to prepare carrot salad with Moroccan spices.
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 6 Carrots peeled
  • Kosher salt
  • 1/4 Cup Orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
  • 1 Garlic clove minced
  • 1/4 Cup Olive oil
  • 1/4 bunch cilantro
  • Fresh mint for garnish

Instructions

  • In a large, deep skillet, add carrots and barely cover with water. Season with a pinch of Kosher salt.
  • Cook over medium-high heat until the carrots begin to soften, 10 to 12 minutes. Reserve cooking liquid. Remove the carrots and set aside.
  • To the reserved cooking liquid, add the orange juice, lemon juice, cumin, pepper minced garlic clove, add to the cooking liquid, and bring to a simmer.
  • Reduce until syrupy, 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, when the carrots are cool enough to handle, cut into rustic chunks and set aside in a bowl.
  • Remove syrupy mixture from the heat and add olive oil to create a vinaigrette.
  • Put all ingredients in a bowl and mix.
  • Toss and garnish with mint.
  • Serve and enjoy!