Tunisian Carrot Salad With Harissa

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 0
Tunisian Carrot Salad recipe with a spicy kick of harissa
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Prep

10 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb carrot , peeled and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons flat leaf parsley , minced
1 teaspoon cumin , ground
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves
1/4 teaspoon harissa ( see my The Essential Harissa )
12 black olives
2 hard-boiled eggs , quartered

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
222
Sugar
6g
Fat
20g
This Tunisian carrot salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that is perfect for summer picnics or a healthy lunch option. The sliced carrots are cooked to perfection and then blended with a delicious mixture of parsley, cumin, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic cloves, and harissa, giving the salad a spicy kick. Top it off with black olives and quartered hard-boiled eggs for a balanced meal that is both satisfying and nutritious.

Instructions

1.Boil the sliced carrots in salted water for 5 minutes or until tender, then drain and transfer to a mixing bowl.
2.In a small food processor, blend together the parsley, cumin, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic cloves, and harissa until smooth.
3.Pour the blended mixture over the boiled carrots and mix until fully coated.
4.Plate the carrot salad and top with black olives and quartered hard-boiled eggs.

PROS

This Tunisian carrot salad is a fresh and healthy twist on a classic salad dish.

The harissa provides a bold and spicy flavor that enhances the sweetness of the carrots and complements the creaminess of the hard-boiled eggs.

CONS

The salad dish may not be suitable for those who do not enjoy spicy food.

Also, it requires some effort in the preparation of its ingredients.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Carrots are a great source of fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants.
Harissa, which is made from chili peppers, has been linked to aiding in digestion, reducing inflammation, and boosting metabolism.

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