Carrot, Orange and Mint Salad

A Healthy Salad Recipe with Herbs: Mint & Medicinal Spices [Coriander & Cumin]

A carrot, orange, and mint salad. This refreshing salad is quick to prepare, packed with healthy vitamins and makes a vibrant side dish.

Ingredients

• 2 medium carrots – shredded or grated

• A good handful of freshly gathered Peppermint or Spearmint (Lamb) Mint mint leaves torn into pieces

• 2 small oranges or 3 satsumas, Broken into segments and chopped to release their juice and flavour

• Olive oil

• Fresh orange juice

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Ground Coriander & Cumin – pinch of each only

• Chopped walnuts (Optional)

• Sultanas (Optional)

Method

• Combine shredded/grated carrots, orange segments, and torn fresh mint leaves

• Dress with a mixture of equal parts of olive oil, orange juice

• Add a little ground salt and pepper to taste and a small pinch of ground spices like coriander and cumin for added flavour.

• Stir and leave for a little while for the olive oil and orange juice to infuse into the carrot and orange mixture.

OPTIONAL 

• Add chopped walnuts for extra crunch (high in vitamin E, folate, and several B vitamins such as niacin and vitamin B6. They also contain significant amounts of minerals like magnesium and phosphorus)  The walnuts will soften slightly.

• Add a handful of sultanas for added sweetness.