Lebanese Carrot and Orange Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with Middle Eastern flair, this Lebanese Carrot and Orange Salad is a vibrant medley of flavors and textures. Sweet grated carrots and juicy orange segments are paired with a fragrant mix of fresh parsley and mint, while a zesty lemon and olive oil dressing infused with warm cumin and cinnamon adds a delightful depth. Optional toppings like tangy pomegranate seeds and crunchy roasted pistachios elevate this salad to a show-stopping side dish or light appetizer. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this colorful salad is a perfect choice for those looking for a healthy, plant-based, and flavor-packed addition to their table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Carrots
- 2 large Oranges
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Pomegranate seeds (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Roasted pistachios (optional)
Instructions
Peel and grate the carrots using a box grater or a food processor. Place the grated carrots in a large salad bowl.
Peel the oranges and separate them into segments. Cut each segment into bite-sized pieces and add them to the bowl with the carrots.
Finely chop the parsley and mint leaves, then add them to the salad bowl for a fresh, herbaceous flavor.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the carrot and orange mixture, tossing gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
If using, sprinkle the salad with pomegranate seeds and chopped roasted pistachios for extra texture and flavor.
Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy as a side dish or light appetizer!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
847 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.6 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1467 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.8 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.9 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.5 g | ||
| Protein | 14.3 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 518 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 2393 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
