Moroccan Carrot and Spinach Salad

Submitted by Irmgard

"This lovely warm salad, with flavours reminiscent of Morocco, is the creation of celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 5 cups carrots, sliced on the bias
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1⁄2 cup lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 cups Baby Spinach
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons orange juice

directions

1. In a large saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil.
2. Add the carrots, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 cup lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
3. Cook the carrots until they just start softening.
4. In another saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil.
5. Add the spinach and cook just until wilted.
6. Remove from the pan and chop roughly.
7. In a large bowl, combine the cooked carrots, spinach, remaining 1 teaspoon sugar, cumin, garlic, orange juice, remaining lemon juice and remaining olive oil.
8. Serve warm.

Reviews

[AnnieCan]

This is intense and subtle at the same time. The flavour is unexpectly a big WOW! The cumin is subtle and the citrus is more defined but work so well together. I do not like cooked spinach but really enjoyed this. I will be trying it at home pronto! Many thanks Irmgard. Another winner!