Carrot, orange and pistachio salad with za’atar and mint

Name: Carrot, orange and pistachio salad with za’atar and mint
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: juice of ½ unwaxed orange; 2 tbsp good-quality extra virgin olive oil; handful of coriander (cilantro), roughly chopped; ½ tsp za’atar; 6 large carrots, peeled and prepared in a combination of chopped, sliced into rounds or; matchsticks and grated; handful of shelled pistachios, roughly chopped; drizzle of good-quality tahini; small handful of mint leaves, roughly torn; generous pinch each of sea salt and black pepper

3 steps

Sometimes you’re looking for a simple, elegant lunch. This salad has flavours of the Middle East, with fresh coriander and mint and freshly squeezed orange juice. Chop the carrots in various ways for interesting texture: grated, matchsticks and sliced into rounds; and if you can find tricolour carrots, these look beautiful served on a sharing platter. EASY TIP The dressing can be made up to 2 days in advance, but it is best to combine with the carrots just before serving so they remain crisp.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:15:47 GMT