Moroccan Carrot Salad

Moroccan Carrot Salad

It is the spices that make this Moroccan Carrot Salad so good!

Ingredients:

Mix in a bowl:

2 cups shredded raw carrots

4 Medjool dates, pitted and diced

1/8 cup red onion or scallions, diced

Dressing:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 lime, zested and juiced

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric

Directions:

Want it sweeter? Add a chopped apple and 1/4 cup fresh chopped spearmint.

Want it savory? Add 1/2 cup cooked lentils, 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro, a dash of Aleppo Pepper, and salt and pepper to taste.

***Oh, also: you can top this salad (sweet or savory version) with crumbled feta cheese and chopped pistachio nuts! — with Laurel Stone.