Spicy Carrot Slaw For Fiesta Friday #111
Spicy Carrot Slaw
It’s Friday again! And, this week I have the privilege of co-hosting Angie’s Fiesta Friday #111 with a fellow blogger whose talent I have admired for a few years now. Please meet Naina, of Spice in the City. Once you visit her blog, you will see why I have been drooling over her recipes and photos week after week.
We are a friendly bunch of bloggers at Fiesta Friday, and always welcome new visitors and contributors, so please come join us, even if it is only to drool. If you would like to post on our virtual blog party, here are some simple guidelines to follow.
Today I am bringing a flavourful slaw that I a am completely enamored with. Think garden fresh carrots in a lemony, spicy dressing, accented with sweet dates and crunchy pistachios! It doesn’t get any better! Let’s face it, spring is virtually upon us and we will soon be in the back yard grilling. This slaw will be perfect for your spring and summer picnics, and it because of the spices, it will accompany any Middle Eastern or North African meals. I really hope you enjoy it! This recipe is from my new, most favourite cookbook, “The Real Paleo Diet Cookbook” by Loren Cordain.
Perfect for grilling season!
Spicy Carrot Slaw
Ingredients:
¼ cup snipped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups coarsely shredded carrots
½ cup chopped pitted dates
¼ cup sliced green onions
¼ cup coarsley chopped pistachios
Method:
In a large bowl, combine the parsley, lemon peel, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, and crushed red pepper. Add the carrots, dates, and green onions. Toss to coat with dressing.
Just before serving, sprinkle with the pistachios.
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37 Responses to “Spicy Carrot Slaw For Fiesta Friday #111”
A colourful and crunchy salad. I like the addition of cinnamon and pistachios to your carrot slaw recipe. Happy Friday Fiesta and thanks for co-hosting FF#111, Julianna! 🙂
Thanks so much, Ahila! I love all of these flavours in this slaw! Happy Fiesta Friday to you too! 😀
This slaw looks so refreshing and colorful! Just what we need right now as we are longing for spring! I have never added dates or pistachios to slaw before, but it sounds delicious.
You should give it a try, Jenny! I am so longing for spring as well! Happy Fiesta Friday to you! 😀
What a beautiful and flavourful salad. I hope you wouldn’t be offended if I added a splash or bitters! It’s good to see you co-hosting – enjoy your weekend!
Ha ha, please do add the bitters, Hilda! You have got me going about them and I can’t wait to try making them! Happy Fiesta Friday to you! 😀
The sooner Spring gets here and we get back into fresh salad dining the better! 🙂
Yes, I am with you! But I believe that today is the first day of spring! 😀
Those carrots are sliced so beautifully. Simple and elegant recipe. Happy FF and thanks for co-hosting, Julianna!
Thanks Aspara! Anything for a photo, huh? Happy Fiesta Friday to you too!
What a bright, fresh, colorful salad! Stunning 🙂
Thanks so much, Sarah!
What an unusual but interesting slaw full of lots of healthy goodies. Thanks for co-hosting this week Julianna 🙂
Thanks so much, Judi! I really am a salad freak, and this one really is one of my favourites these days! Happy Fiesta Friday to you! 😀
Gorgeous fresh and delicious salad Juliana, lovely and colorful. Thank you so much for co hosting the party this week.
You’re welcome, Sue! It is always a pleasure to host these lovely bloggers! Have a wonderful weekend! 🙂
This is so good! For some reason, I like carrots better when they’re shredded, so I would love this! 🙂
Me too! I think we get to the flavour faster without all of that chewing!! 🙂
What a wonderful salad to celebrate the arrival of spring next week! I look forward to trying it soon.
Yes! Happy spring to you! Here’s to lots of fresh salads in the upcoming weeks!! 😀
Love simple healthy side dishes like this. great job Chef Juilianna!
Well thanks so much! Really glad that you enjoyed the post!
Looks lovely, a spring and colorful salad into a bowl. Thanks for co-hosting this week FF! 😀
My pleasure, as always! Have a great weekend, Linda!
Simple but added so many nice spices, that the dish sounds more interesting and tasty! 🙂
Happy weekend and Fiesta Friday party!
Thanks Mila! Happy first day of spring to you!!
Lovely fresh salad! Enjoy fiesta Friday xx
Thanks Elaine!
Looks delicious Juliana. I love all the different textures and the vibrant colours, very lovely.
Thanks so much, Lily!
What a great idea to use up those carrots in this spicy carrot slaw. Loving the ingredients of pistachios, dates etc…Thanks so much for co-hosting us Juliana xx
My pleasure to co-host, Loretta! Glad you like the dish! 😀
Salad looks so fresh and delicious Juliana ..
Thanks so much, Chitra! Happy first day of spring to you! 😀
Thank you Julianna and Happy Spring to you tooo. ..
Such a delicious and unique blend of ingredients! Love the bit of heat the red pepper flakes offer too!
Looks Vibrant,crunchy and delicious!