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Grated Carrot Salad, Moroccan-Style


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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • a hefty pinch of salt
  • 1 heaping teaspoon harissa
  • 1 pound carrots, grated (about 4 cups)
  • 1/4 cup mixed olives, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta (optional)

Instructions

  1. In the bottom of a large bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, coriander, cinnamon, salt and harissa. Toss in the carrots, olives and cilantro, until the salad is well-coated.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, so that the flavors meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.