Harissa Carrot & Chickpea Salad
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Some salads are better when they arrive slightly warm, and this is one of them. Roasted carrots turn sweet at the edges, chickpeas bring a bit of substance, and harissa gives the dressing a mellow heat. It is colourful, hearty and easy to put together ahead of time.
Ingredients
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Choose a product for cooked chickpeas (from dried) - we add the cheapest by default.
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Choose a product for ground coriander - we add the cheapest by default.
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Local shop500g carrots, peeled and cut into batons
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Local shop1 tbsp harissa paste
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Local shop1 lemon, juiced
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Local shop1 small handful fresh coriander, chopped
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Local shopto taste salt and black pepper
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Method
Serves 4 · about 45 minutes from start to finish.
Heat the oven to 200C / 180C fan and line a roasting tray.
Toss the carrots with 1 tbsp of the olive oil, the ground coriander and a pinch of salt, then roast for 25 minutes until tender and catching at the edges.
If starting with dried chickpeas, soak and simmer them until tender, then drain well.
Stir the chickpeas onto the tray for the last 8-10 minutes so they warm through and take on a little colour.
Whisk the remaining olive oil with the harissa paste, lemon juice and a splash of water to loosen it into a dressing.
Tip the hot carrots and chickpeas into a bowl, pour over the dressing and toss well.
Finish with the chopped coriander and serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Estimated per serving
Cook's tip
If your harissa is very punchy, start with half a tablespoon and build up - brands vary a lot in heat and salt.
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Nutrition figures are estimates per serving and will vary with brands and portion sizes. Ingredient prices and availability are indicative and confirmed at the secure Shopify checkout. Blood-Sugar-Friendly describes a lower-sugar, lower-refined-carbohydrate way of cooking. It is a food style, not medical advice - please speak to a qualified professional about your own diet. Diet labels such as Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free describe the recipe as written from the ingredients listed - always check the labels on the specific products you buy.