Spice Roasted Rainbow Carrot Salad With Herbed Yogurt Dressing Food

SPICE-ROASTED RAINBOW CARROT SALAD WITH HERBED YOGURT DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine the carrots, 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, ginger, salt, coffee and coriander in a large bowl and toss to coat the carrots thoroughly. Spread in a single layer on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet, being sure not to crowd them.
• Roast until the carrots are tender and browned around the edges, about 25 minutes, tossing halfway through. Remove from the oven and cool slightly on the baking sheet.
• Whisk together the lime zest and juice and the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large bowl. Add the carrots and toss to coat with the dressing.
• Spread the Herbed Yogurt Dressing onto the base of a serving platter. Arrange the carrots on top of the yogurt and sprinkle with the almonds and tender carrot tops. Serve immediately.
• Combine the yogurt, chives, dill, salt and hot sauce in a bowl and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until you're ready to serve. Makes 1 cup.

SPICED CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Trim carrot tops, keeping 1/2-inch of the green tops attached if they are bright green and fresh. Peel and thinly slice the carrots lengthwise. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the carrots for about 1 minute until they are slightly cooked but still a bit crunchy. Shock in an ice bath and drain when cool. Pat dry with paper towels.
• Place currants in a medium bowl and pour hot water over to submerge completely. Let soak 10 minutes until plump, drain and discard water.
• Place coriander, anise, cinnamon, honey, oil, lemon, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender and blend until slightly chunky but seeds are not intact.
• To serve, toss carrots, currants, pistachios and dressing together in a large bowl. Be sure to coat the carrots with the dressing. Add herbs and carefully toss to combine. Serve immediately.

WABBIT-APPROVED CARROT RAISIN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix yogurt and pineapple in a bowl until blended; fold in carrots and raisins.

CARROT SALAD WITH CREAMY LEMON, YOGURT, AND CHIVE DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk lemon juice and honey in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil, then yogurt. Mix in carrots and chives. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Stir before serving.
• Sprinkle almonds over salad; serve.

SPICY CHICKEN WITH CARROT AND HERB SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the rice in a small saucepan of boiling water following packet directions and set aside for 15 minutes to cool.
• Preheat a barbecue grill to medium high.
• Put the ground coriander, cinnamon, turmeric and cumin in a medium shallow dish and add the chicken and turn to coat.
• Spray each side of chicken fillets with cooking spray and put on the barbecue grill and reduce the heat to medium and cook on each side for 5 to 6 minutes or until cooked through and transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil and set aside for 2 to 3 minutes to rest.
• CARROT AND HERB SALAD - put the cooled rice, carrot, coriander, mint, beans and spring onion in a medium bowl.
• Add the orange juice and season with pepper and toss to combine.
• Slice the chicken and divide between plates and top with the yoghurt and serve with the salad, spinach and lemon wedges.

MOROCCAN SPICED CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Mix the grated carrots with the orange juice and cumin.
• Season with sugar, salt and pepper.
• Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle over a couple tablespoons each of chopped coriander and parsley, if desired.