Dukkah Spiced Carrot & Feta Salad

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 14

Dukkah Spiced Carrot & Feta Salad is a delicious meal full of nutrients

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

5 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Very Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

225

Sugar

14g

Fat

14g

Dukkah Spiced Carrot & Feta Salad is a nutrient-dense salad that is perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner. This salad is a fusion of flavors and is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The subtle sweetness of honey blends perfectly with the warm flavor of dukkah, making it a great combination with roasted baby carrots. The saltiness of feta cheese and the peppery freshness of watercress combine perfectly to create a unique flavor. This salad is easy and quick to make, and the ingredients are readily available. It is an excellent dish for indoor and outdoor gatherings.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 200°C (fan 180°C).
2.	Place cleaned baby carrots into a bowl, add runny honey, light olive oil and the store-bought dukkah and a good pinch of salt to season. Mix it well
3.	Transfer the carrots to a baking tray with flat base and put them into preheated oven for 25mins until golden and soft.
4.	Take the tray out and let the carrots cool down for ☝️ minute. Top this with feta and watercress. The salad is ready to eat with your favorite dressing.

PROS

This salad is rich in Vitamin A and C, which helps in maintaining healthy skin, eyes, and immune system.
The dish provides fiber which helps to promote good digestion.

It is a perfect vegetarian dish.
It is easy and quick to make!

CONS

This meal contains feta cheese, which is a high-fat ingredient.
You should enjoy it in moderation.
The store-bought dukkah may contain salt and other ingredients that may not be suitable for everyone.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Baby carrots are a good source of potassium, which helps to regulate blood pressure and maintain a healthy heart. It contains antioxidants that help remove harmful substances from the body and reduce the risk of cancer. Dukkah is a blend of spices, nuts, and seeds, which provides essential minerals such as copper, phosphorus, and magnesium that help in energy production and bone health. Feta cheese is a good source of protein, calcium and vitamin D which help to maintain bone health and muscle growth.

	800 g baby carrots
	2 tablespoons runny honey
	2 tablespoons light olive oil
	2 tablespoons store-bought dukkah
	sea salt
	150 g feta
	2 large handfuls watercress , tough stalks removed