[ENG] A Burst of Citrus: Moroccan Carrot & Orange Salad | Flavors of Morocco

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats, while sunflower oil is more budget-friendly.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried apricots

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried apricots are lower in sugar, while sultanas are often less expensive.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide omega-3s, while sunflower seeds are a cost-effective alternative.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice adds a similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

Juice the oranges, preferably Navel or Valencia for best results.

If using a large quantity of oranges, use an electric juicer; for a small quantity, use a hand juicer.

Peel the carrots, selecting small, bright orange, and smooth ones.

Trim the tops of the carrots before grating.

Grate the carrots using the small holes of the grater to avoid chunky bits.

Add the orange juice to the grated carrots.

Season the salad with ground cinnamon and a little bit of orange blossom water.

Mix all the ingredients together.

Place the salad in the fridge for one to two hours before serving.

Serve the salad and decorate with some mint leaves.

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