Moroccan Carrot Salad

Fragrant with aromatic spices, this colourful carrot salad makes an appetizing, easily prepared starter or side dish.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb carrot, cut into thin sticks
• 4  garlic cloves, peeled and left whole
• 4  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2  tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1  teaspoon paprika
• 2  tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
•  freshly ground  salt and black pepper

Directions

1. Put the carrots and garlic in a saucepan with enough water to just cover. Add a little salt and bring to the boil. Simmer briskly for 5-7 minutes until tender but not soft.
2. Drain, then tip into a mixing bowl. Crush the garlic cloves and add them to the carrots. Stir in the oil, vinegar, cumin, paprika and 1 tablespoon of the cilantro while still hot. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle over the rest of the cilantro. Serve hot, cold or at room temperature depending on what you're serving with it.