Spiced Carrot Salad (Greek)

From Chef on a Shoestring's Greek menu. This sounds heavenly with ground walnuts and mint. Easily scaled down or up. Time does not include one hour sitting time.

• Ready In: 12 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 8  large carrots
• 1  small garlic clove, minced
• 4  tablespoons ground walnuts
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more)
• 1⁄3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1  lemon, juice of
•  salt
• 1⁄4 cup  shredded of fresh mint

Directions

1. Shred the carrots.
2. Combine the carrots, garlic, walnuts, cinnamon, cumin, cayenne, olive oil, lemon juice and salt to taste in a serving bowl.
3. Cover and let stand for one hour at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours.
4. Just before serving, toss in the mint and serve.