Spiced Carrot and Orange Salad

Submitted by Leggy Peggy

"This is based on a recipe by chef, Jill Dupleix. It's quick and easy-to-make, and has warm flavours from the cumin and cinnamon. Great colour too!"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 450 g carrots (about 1 pound)
• 1 large orange
• 1⁄8 - 1⁄4 cup cilantro leaf (coriander)
• 1⁄8 - 1⁄4 cup mint leaf

• Dressing

• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon icing sugar (confectioners)
• sea salt
• fresh ground black pepper

directions

1. Peel the carrots and grate them coarsely.
2. Peel the orange with a knife, removing all the white pith. Cut it crosswise into 1 cm thick slices, then into small segments.
3. Finely chop the coriander (cilantro) and mint leaves.
4. Put the grated carrot, orange segments in a large bowl.
5. Make dressing and pour over carrot mixture. Sprinkle with herb leaves. Toss lightly and serve.

Reviews

[Kiwi Kathy]

Just simply perfect. The cinnamon adds a tasty dimension to a simple salad. I had run out of ground cumin so sub'ed with a small tsp of whole cumin seeds. Low calorie as well so ideal for anyone watching their weight. Made for Aussie / Kiwi Swap May 2014.

 

[Miss Fannie]

This is a crisp, zesty salad. The cilantro and mint did a delightful dance with the citrus,cinnamon, and cumin. I will prepare it again. Thank you for sharing this salad recipe.

 

[Artandkitchen]

How delicious was this is a really tasty, refreshing and light salad!<br/>We loved the combination with oranges and the rich addition of spices and herbs.<br/>Next time I would like to serve this BBQ.<br/>Thanks a lot for this great recipe!