Tunisian Ajlouke De Carottes Salad

Discover the vibrant flavors of Tunisia with this Ajlouke de Carottes Salad, a deliciously spiced carrot mash that perfectly balances warmth, tang, and a touch of heat. Made with tender, boiled carrots infused with aromatic garlic, earthy cumin, and fragrant caraway seeds, this dish gets its bold kick from harissa paste, a signature North African spice blend. Finished with a drizzle of zesty lemon juice and fresh parsley, this salad is both comforting and refreshing. Serve it warm or at room temperature as a versatile side dish, appetizer, or part of a mezze spread. Bursting with authentic Tunisian flair, this quick and easy recipe is gluten-free, vegan, and an excellent way to elevate humble carrots into a crowd-pleasing favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams carrots
• 2 units garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon harissa paste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon ground caraway seeds
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel and slice the carrots into thick rounds.

Step 2

Bring a pot of water to a boil and add a pinch of salt. Boil the carrot slices for about 15-20 minutes, until they are tender but not mushy.

Step 3

While the carrots are cooking, peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.

Step 4

Once the carrots have finished cooking, drain them and transfer to a bowl. Use a fork or potato masher to roughly mash them. They should be slightly chunky, not fully pureed.

Step 5

In a small pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.

Step 6

Add the harissa paste, ground cumin, and ground caraway seeds to the pan. Stir and cook for another 1 minute to awaken the spices.

Step 7

Pour the spiced oil mixture into the bowl with the mashed carrots and stir well to combine.

Step 8

Add the lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the flavors.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. You can add more harissa for additional heat or lemon juice for extra tanginess.

Step 10

Serve the salad warm or at room temperature as a side dish or appetizer, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(568.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	495.3

Total Fat 30.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1597.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 54.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.4g	0%
Total Sugars 24.6g
Protein 6.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 227.8mg	0%
Iron 4.3mg	0%
Potassium 1788.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.3%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 41.8%