Moroccan Raw Carrot Salad

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   In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients.

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   Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 2 days to allow the flavors to meld and permeate the carrots.

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   Served chilled or at room temperature.

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   Moroccan Cooked Carrot Salad (Shlata Chizo Metbucha): o not grate the carrots, but cut them on a diagonal into 1/4-inch-thick slices.

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   Cook in gently boiling water until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes.

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   Drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again.

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   Toss with the dressing as above.

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   Moroccan Carrot-Orange Salad (Shlata Chizo):Omit the cumin and add 1 1/2 teaspoons orange blossom water or 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup chopped fresh spearmint, and, if desired, 1 tablespoon sugar or honey.

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   Turkish Carrot Salad with Yogurt (Havuc Salatasi):Substitute 1 cup plain yogurt for the lemon juice.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.