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Moroccan Salad

Carrots, raisins and parsley come together in this salad, fragrant with paprika and cumin and simmered on the stove.

1 hr 20 min · Serves 6 · Medium

Serves
6

Ingredients

Time
Prep 20 min · Cook 60 min · 80 min total
Difficulty
medium
  1. 1

    Slice carrots, diagonally, into pieces. Cook carrots in boiling water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.

    5 min
  2. 2

    Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again. Set aside to cool. Combine lemon juice, sugar, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne pepper.

  3. 3

    Stir to dissolve sugar and salt. Stir in olive oil, parsley, and raisins. Add carrots and toss.

  4. 4

    Cover and refrigerate at least one hour or overnight to chill and blend flavors. Stir occasionally.

  5. 5

    Serve on lettuce leaves, if desired. Cooking time means refrigeration time.

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