Description
Carrot Salad with Cumin and Coriander is a vibrant dish that combines the sweetness of fresh carrots with the warm, earthy notes of cumin and coriander. This easy-to-make salad adds a delightful crunch and zesty flavor to any meal, making it perfect for summer picnics or cozy winter evenings. Enjoy it as a refreshing side or a standalone dish that brightens your table with color and taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups grated fresh carrots (about 4 medium carrots)
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 tsp coriander seeds
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grate the fresh carrots using a box grater or food processor.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast cumin and coriander seeds until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine grated carrots with toasted spices, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture; toss until well coated.
- Let the salad marinate for 15 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Serve chilled on a platter or in individual bowls, garnished with lemon zest if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg