Name: Moroccan Raw Carrot Salad
Ingredients: 1 pound carrots (coarsely grated (about 4 cups)); 1/4 cup vegetable oil or extra-virgin olive oil; 3 to 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley; 2 to 4 cloves garlic (mashed or minced); 1 teaspoon ground cumin or 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; Pinch salt; About 1/2 teaspoon harissa

Tracey found this recipe online at Epicurious.com. Both simple to prepare and tasty to eat, it’s been a hit a family parties!

Photo credit for this post: Epicurious.com

Moroccan Raw Carrot Salad

Ingredients

1 pound carrots coarsely grated (about 4 cups)
1/4 cup vegetable oil or extra-virgin olive oil
3 to 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
2 to 4 cloves garlic mashed or minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin or 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
Pinch salt
About 1/2 teaspoon harissa Northwest African chili paste, 1 tablespoon minced green chilies, or 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (optional)

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients.
Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 2 days to allow the flavours to meld and permeate the carrots. Served chilled or at room temperature.