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North African Carrot Salad

Ingredients

yield: 10-12

  • For the salad:
  • 1 pound carrots, peeled and julienned into 1/8-inch strips
  • 1/4 cup dried currants (optional)
  • For the dressing:
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large clove garlic, peeled and finely minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon or more sugar, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried mint leaves, crushed
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Salt to taste (optional)

Procedures

  1. 1

    Place the carrots in a bowl with the currants (if desired).

  2. 2

    In a jar or small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients.

  3. 3

    About 1 hour or less before serving time, add the dressing to the carrots. Toss the ingredients to mix them well.

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