Carrot Salad
User Reviews
4.9
Carrot Salad
Description
Carrot Salad is a fresh dish featuring crisp julienned carrots combined with diced Medjool dates, chopped pistachios, cilantro, and optional mint leaves. The dressing blends extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, tahini, honey, grated garlic, cumin, and sea salt into a harmonious sauce that coats the salad ingredients evenly.
The resulting salad presents a balance between the natural sweetness of the dates and honey and the savory, earthy notes from tahini and cumin. The crunchy carrots and pistachios add texture contrast, while the herbaceous cilantro and mint bring brightness and freshness.
This carrot salad can be served as a refreshing side to various meals or enjoyed on its own as a light, vibrant snack. The inclusion of tahini provides a creamy element while keeping the salad light. It's well suited to complement grilled dishes or Middle Eastern-inspired menus.
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrot julienned
- 3 Medjool dates pitted and diced
- ¼ cup pistachio chopped
- ⅓ cup cilantro finely chopped
- ¼ cup mint optional, leaves
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 garlic grated, small clove
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
Instructions
- Place the julienned carrots in a large bowl and sprinkle the dates on top.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, honey, garlic, cumin, and salt.
- Drizzle the dressing over the carrots and toss to coat. Sprinkle on the pistachios and cilantro and toss again. Sprinkle the mint leaves and serve.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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