Description
A refreshing and aromatic Middle Eastern carrot salad featuring shredded carrots tossed with a zesty dressing infused with orange blossom water, ground cumin, lemon juice, and olive oil, garnished with fresh mint leaves.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- ½ tsp orange blossom water
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Salad
- 500g carrots, shredded or grated
- Large handful small fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a jar with a lid, combine the orange blossom water, ground cumin, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Screw on the lid tightly and shake vigorously until all ingredients are well combined into a smooth dressing.
- Combine salad ingredients: Place the shredded or grated carrots and the fresh mint leaves into a large mixing bowl.
- Toss the salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the carrots and mint. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed, then toss everything thoroughly to ensure the carrots are evenly coated with the flavorful dressing.
- Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving dish and enjoy immediately, or chill for a short time to enhance the flavors before serving.
Notes
- Orange blossom water adds a distinctive floral aroma and can be adjusted to taste.
- Use fresh mint leaves for the best flavor and aroma.
- This salad can be made ahead and stored refrigerated for up to 1 day.
- Grating the carrots finely helps the dressing coat the salad more evenly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keywords: Middle Eastern carrot salad, carrot salad with orange blossom water, fresh carrot salad, mint carrot salad, healthy carrot salad
