"Carrots flavored with cumin and garlic are a classic dish in morocco. Whenever i want to add a colorful and flavorful side salad to a meal, " Says giora shimoni, "I find this moroccan carrot salad does the trick. "Serving a crowd? This recipe is easily doubled or tripled. In morocco, a mix of sweet and hot paprika is traditionally used in this recipe. Smoked paprika, though not typically used, is also a delicious addition. Though this salad is usually made with orange carrots, colorful heirloom carrots are a nice choice, too. They'll lose some of their characteristic vibrancy when boiled, but they still make for an eye-catching presentationMake it a meal by serving this carrot salad alongside this simple lemon herb baked halibut, delectable green beans with pecans and date syrup, and roasted potatoes or this quinoa and arugula salad. Offer chocolate hazelnut stuffed dates or pomegranate granita for dessert. Or, for a simple vegetarian meal, use the carrot salad to add color and piquant flavor to a rice or grain bowl. Cook up a pot of quinoa with black beans, corn, and zucchini. Spoon the mixture into bowls, and top with cubes of sweet ginger tofu and moroccan carrots. Sliced avocado and hot sauce would be great toppers. Not only is this a great, no-fuss meal for meatless mondays or busy weeknights, but it's also perfect for packing if you carry a lunch to work or schoolEdited by miri rotkovitz.
