North African Carrot Salad

Submitted by strawberrybird

"Almost anything with feta is good in my book. When I saw this recipe on SmittenKitchen.com I just had to share. Who doesn't need another version of carrot salad? If you don't have harissa at your local market, just make your own: Recipe #10251."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 2-4

ingredients

• 3⁄4 lb carrot, peeled, trimmed, and grated
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground caraway
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 3⁄4 teaspoon harissa
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons mint, chopped
• 1 cup feta, crumbled
• 1⁄4 cup toasted pine nuts (optional)

directions

1. In a small skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Saute the garlic, caraway, cumin, paprika, harissa, and sugar until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
2. Remove from heat. Add lemon juice and stir. Pour over the carrots, add the herbs, and mix. Add more harissa if needed.
3. Let sit for 1 hour, then add the feta and pine nuts if using. Serve.

Reviews

[Leahs Kitchen]

This recipe made a very easy healthy and tasty lunch! I like the combination of flavors and how fresh yet flavorful it was.Thanks! Made for ZWT6 Queens of Quisine!!

 

[Andi Longmeadow Farm]

Wow, loved this little salad, and really loved the harissa in it. I used all the ingredients listed, and I thought the feta was a nice touch. It gave it a nice salty bite and that is what I really liked a lot. YUM, the mint gave it a nice subtle background and wouldn't leave this out at all. All and all a great dish! Made for ZWT6 Zee Zesties!

 

[evelynathens]

This was very good, with an interesting and delicious combination of spices in the dressing that complemented the carrot. Surprisingly, what I didn't enjoy was the feta (and I love feta anywhere!)...it just didn't seem to gel so well with this particular recipe, and I'll just leave it out next time. Thanks.