Carrot Salad Topper Food

SIMPLE CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the carrots whole in lightly salted water for 8-10 minutes until just tender (or steam, if you prefer).
• While the carrots are boiling, use a pestle and mortar to mash the garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt, then add the cumin seeds and pound a little more to combine. Stir in the honey and lemon juice.
• Drain the carrots, leave until cool enough to handle, then slice on the diagonal and tip into a salad bowl. Toss the dressing thoroughly with the warm carrots, scatter over the raisins and pine nuts, then drizzle with the olive oil. If you have time, allow the carrots to stand at room temperature for an hour or so, for all the flavours to come together. Just before serving, toss through the coriander.

FRESH CARROT TOPPER

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except crackers until well blended; cover.
• Refrigerate at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.
• Spoon 2 tsp. of the mixture onto each cracker just before serving.

MIDDLE EASTERN CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Put the orange blossom water, cumin, oil, lemon juice and some seasoning into a jar. Screw on the lid and shake well to combine.
• Tip the carrots and mint into a bowl. Pour over the dressing, season and toss everything together.