Lebanese Carrot and Orange Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with Middle Eastern flair, this Lebanese Carrot and Orange Salad is a vibrant medley of flavors and textures. Sweet grated carrots and juicy orange segments are paired with a fragrant mix of fresh parsley and mint, while a zesty lemon and olive oil dressing infused with warm cumin and cinnamon adds a delightful depth. Optional toppings like tangy pomegranate seeds and crunchy roasted pistachios elevate this salad to a show-stopping side dish or light appetizer. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this colorful salad is a perfect choice for those looking for a healthy, plant-based, and flavor-packed addition to their table.
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Ingredients
- 4 medium Carrots
- 2 large Oranges
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Pomegranate seeds (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Roasted pistachios (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Peel and grate the carrots using a box grater or a food processor. Place the grated carrots in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Peel the oranges and separate them into segments. Cut each segment into bite-sized pieces and add them to the bowl with the carrots.
Step 3
Finely chop the parsley and mint leaves, then add them to the salad bowl for a fresh, herbaceous flavor.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the carrot and orange mixture, tossing gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Step 6
If using, sprinkle the salad with pomegranate seeds and chopped roasted pistachios for extra texture and flavor.
Step 7
Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy as a side dish or light appetizer!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (842.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 847.0 |
| Total Fat 52.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 7.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1467.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 94.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 24.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 52.5g | |
| Protein 14.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 517.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2393.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories