This salad is a textural winner that’s influenced by Moroccan cuisine, which is known for its heavy-handed application of spices. Basically, the dishes of North Africa are ideal inspirations for healthy home cooking … especially when accompanied
by honey!
Honey-Orange Spiced Carrot Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup walnut halves, roughly chopped
- 1 Tbsp whole coriander seed
- 1 Tbsp whole fennel seed
- 3 Tbsp orange juice
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 lb rainbow carrots or regular carrots, shaved into ribbons with vegetable peeler or coarsely grated
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro or mint
Instructions
- Place walnuts and seeds in large high-sided skillet. Toast over medium heat until fragrant (1 to 2 minutes). Immediately transfer to large bowl.
- In small bowl, whisk orange juice, oil, honey, and salt until combined.
- Add carrots and cilantro or mint to walnuts and seeds; toss to combine. Add dressing and toss to coat. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
Recipe Notes
Per serving: 327 calories; 6 g protein; 27 g total fat (3 g sat. fat); 22 g total carbohydrates (11 g sugars, 6 g fiber); 226 mg sodium