Spicy Roasted Carrot Salad with Tahini Dressing
Spicy Roasted Carrot Salad with Tahini Dressing
Ingredients
For the Spicy Roasted Carrots
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds or sticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
For the Tahini Dressing
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 garlic, clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons cold water, plus more as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Salad Assembly
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup pistachios, shelled and roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the peeled and cut carrots with olive oil, ground cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss well to ensure the carrots are evenly coated. Add the maple syrup and toss again.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Spread the seasoned carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and slightly caramelized, flipping them halfway through to ensure even cooking.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 4
While the carrots are roasting, prepare the tahini dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, 2 tablespoons cold water, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Continue whisking, gradually adding more water (1 tablespoon at a time) until the dressing reaches your desired consistency. It should be smooth and pourable.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Once the roasted carrots are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
To assemble the salads, divide the mixed greens among four serving bowls. Top each with a generous portion of the warm roasted carrots. Drizzle generously with the tahini dressing. Garnish with crumbled feta cheese, chopped pistachios, and fresh parsley.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Serve immediately and enjoy your spicy roasted carrot salad!
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Spicy Roasted Carrot Salad with Tahini Dressing
Ingredients
For the Spicy Roasted Carrots
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds or sticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
For the Tahini Dressing
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 garlic, clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons cold water, plus more as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Salad Assembly
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup pistachios, shelled and roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a large bowl, combine the peeled and cut carrots with olive oil, ground cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss well to ensure the carrots are evenly coated. Add the maple syrup and toss again.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Spread the seasoned carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and slightly caramelized, flipping them halfway through to ensure even cooking.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 4
While the carrots are roasting, prepare the tahini dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, 2 tablespoons cold water, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Continue whisking, gradually adding more water (1 tablespoon at a time) until the dressing reaches your desired consistency. It should be smooth and pourable.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Once the roasted carrots are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
To assemble the salads, divide the mixed greens among four serving bowls. Top each with a generous portion of the warm roasted carrots. Drizzle generously with the tahini dressing. Garnish with crumbled feta cheese, chopped pistachios, and fresh parsley.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Serve immediately and enjoy your spicy roasted carrot salad!