Tunisian Mashed Carrot Salad

I found this recipe on a website called Cookipedia. It is easy and sounds delicious! It is served as a salad, but also could be used as a dip. Posted for ZWT9

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 3⁄4 lbs carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 3  tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1  garlic clove, crushed (add more to taste)
• 1  teaspoon harissa (or to taste)
• 2  teaspoons cumin, ground
•  black olives, to garnish

Directions

1. Boil the carrots in water with salt until they are tender. Mash the carrots, or puree them with a blender or food processor.
2. Add the olive oil, vinegar, garlic and spices, and chill.
3. Place in a serving dish and garnish with the olives. Serve with bread.
4. *If you don't have harissa, you can substitute with paprika (not smoked) and a pinch of cayenne pepper.