Moroccan Carrot Salad

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  • 1 pound carrots, peeled and grated
  • 2 medium seedless oranges, peeled and segmented
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon  ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoon chopped, fresh cilantro leaves

 

Directions

  1. Segment oranges over a small bowl to catch the juices, and set juice aside.
  2. Place grated carrots and orange segments into a large bowl, set aside.
  3. Whisk honey, lemon juice, oil, cumin, salt, cayenne and cinnamon together with reserved orange juice in small bowl for dressing.
  4. Pour dessing mixture over the carrots and oranges, add the cilantro, and toss to coat.
  5. Let stand until liquid starts to pool at the bottom of the bowl (about 3 min).
  6. Place salad in a fine-mesh strainer and let sit undisturbed for 2 minutes.
  7. Remove from strainer and serve immediately.

Serves 4-6