Orange Blossom Carrot Salad

Name: Orange Blossom Carrot Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 lb carrots peeled and coarsely grated; 1/2 cup golden or crimson raisins; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 Tbsp honey; 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp freshly juiced lemon juice; 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp orange flower water; 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, or more to taste; Salt and pepper, lightly sprinkled to taste; Chopped fresh mint for garnish

A bright grated carrot salad with raisins, citrus, honey, warm spice and fragrant orange flower water, best made ahead so the flavors mingle.

Side · Middle Eastern · 10 ingredients

Prep 15 min · Total 3 hr 15 min · Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 lb carrots peeled and coarsely grated
1/2 cup golden or crimson raisins
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp + 2 tsp freshly juiced lemon juice
2 Tbsp + 2 tsp orange flower water
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, or more to taste
Salt and pepper, lightly sprinkled to taste
Chopped fresh mint for garnish

Directions

Stir together everything but the mint until the carrots and raisins are evenly coated. Refrigerate the salad for several hours, or leave it overnight.
When you’re ready to serve, finish the salad with thin strips of mint leaves.

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