Carrot, Feta, and Pistachio Salad with Orange Blossom Toss
We love this salad on its own as a side, but we've also been enjoying it stuffed into wraps with falafel
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Sied Dish
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Orange Blossom Toss
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons orange blossom water
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Carrot, Feta, and Pistachio Salad
- 10 carrots, washed, tops trimmed and reserved
- 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
- 2/3 cup chopped toasted pistachio nuts
- 2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
Make the orange blossom toss
- Combine the oil, vinegar, orange blossom water, honey, cumin, cardamom, the 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and the salt in a jar, seal, and shake to blend. Alternatively, whisk the ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
Make the salad
- Use a vegetable;e peeler, mandolin, or spiralzer to slice the carrots into long, thin strips. Finely chop a handful of carrot tops (resulting in a bout 1/4 cup). Place the carrot strips and tops in a large salad bowl.
- Add the mint and pistachios, and pour the dressing over all. Toss to combine. Gently fold in the feta. Top with mint and extra red pepper flakes, if you want an additional kick of spice.
Notes
Copyright © 2017 by Lily Diamond from KALE & CARAMEL: Recipes for Body, Heart, and Table published by Atria Books, a division of Simon & Schuster, Inc. Photos copyright © 2017, Lily Diamond
