Spiced Roast Carrot Salad

Name: Spiced Roast Carrot Salad
Ingredients: 6 large carrots,; 30 ml (2 tablespoons) fresh lemon juice; 15 ml (1 tablespoon) olive oil; 2,5 ml (1/2 teaspoon) ground cinnamon; 2,5 ml (1/2 teaspoon) ground coriander; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 60 ml (1/4 cup) firmly packed fresh mint leaves, finely chopped; 60 ml (1/4 cup) currants; 60 ml (1/4 cup) shelled pistachio nuts, roasted and roughly chopped

The char grilled carrots are dressed with lemon juice and the currants add a nice sweetness to the dish. This is a lovely summer salad full of good flavour.

Published 28 June 2025

Method

Cut the carrots in 5 cm lengths. Slice the pieces thinly lengthways. Cook the carrots on an oil grill plate until cooked and slightly charred.
Place the carrots in a large bowl with all the remaining ingredients and season to taste with salt and black pepper. Serve at room temperature.