Carrot and Cilantro Salad
Cilantro is particularly good when combined with carrots and citrus juice. I found this recipe on the site of Dr. Ben Kim, who says it was created by celebrity chef, Jamie Oliver.
To turn this healthy and delightfully aromatic salad into a meal on its own, simply add a ripe avocado per person, and cut it into bite-size chunks.
Makes about 6 small servings.
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Ingredients:
• 6 medium carrots
• Large handful of fresh cilantro
• 4 tsp. of sesame seeds
• Juice of 2 lemons
• Juice of one orange
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• Sesame oil
• Sea salt and pepper
Directions:
Slice or grate carrots into thin strips, as thin as you can get them.
Combine carrot strips, cilantro leaves, and sesame seeds in a large salad bowl.
Make salad dressing in a separate bowl by combining orange juice, juice of 1 1/2 of the lemons, and about 3-4 times extra-virgin olive oil as the amount of orange and lemon juice combined.
Whisk together, add a few drops of sesame oil and a pinch of sea salt and pepper, whisk again, taste, and adjust seasoning as desired. If you like extra lemony zing to your salads, add some or all of remaining lemon juice.
Pour dressing over salad and give it a good toss – you really have to do this with your hands to impart solid flavor to every last carrot strip and cilantro leaf.
Every mouthful is loaded with dazzling flavors, so consider having this delicious carrot and cilantro salad along with some soup or a favorite grain dish to prevent sensory overload.
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