Carrot Ribbon Salad with Middle Eastern Spiced Dressing

Carrot Ribbon Salad with Middle Eastern Spiced Dressing

Total Time: 00h 25m
Hands-on Time: 00h 20m
Makes: 4 - 6 servings

A fresh, colorful carrot ribbon salad recipe — with creamy feta cheese and crunchy pistachios, tossed in a tangy dressing featuring cumin, coriander and bright paprika. This Middle Eastern-inspired side dish easily compliments fish or chicken, and comes together quickly enough to be a great weeknight standby.

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Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, sherry vinegar, lemon juice, garlic powder, cumin, coriander, paprika and salt. Whisk until well combined.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a small, rimmed baking sheet, spread pistachios evenly and toast for 5 to 7 minutes, until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
  3. Use a vegetable peeler to shave carrots into thin ribbons.
  4. In a large salad bowl, combine carrot ribbons, toasted pistachios and parsley. Toss until well combined.
  5. Toss salad with dressing, then gently fold in feta.
  6. Serve in small bowls, garnished with parsley, feta and black sesame seed.