Spiced Orange and Carrot Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

• Carrots – 500 gms, roughly grated
• Spring Onions – 4, finely shredded
• Oranges – 2
• Raisins – 55 gms
• Fresh Coriander – 3 tblsp, chopped
• Fresh Coriander Sprigs – to garnish (optional)

For the Dressing:

• Olive Oil – 3 tblsp
• Orange Juice – 3 tblsp
• Lemon Juice – 2 tsp
• Ground Cumin – 1/2 tsp
• Ground Coriander – 1/2 tsp
• Salt and Pepper

Method:

1. Place the carrot and spring onions in a large bowl and toss gently to mix.
2. Using a serrated knife remove all the peel and pith from the oranges. Then cut into segments between the membranes.
3. Gently toss the orange segments into the bowl with the raisins and chopped coriander.
4. To make the dressing, place the olive oil, orange and lemon juice, ground cumin and coriander in a bowl and whisk together.
5. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
6. Pour the dressing over the carrot salad and toss thoroughly.
7. Cover with cling film and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
8. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
9. Serve garnished with coriander sprigs, if using.