Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Salads and Sides
Maamoul Salad / Side
Chef's Menu Description
Crisp seasonal garden leaves and fresh vegetables tossed in a vibrant house dressing, finished with toasted seeds and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- • 4 carrots, grated
- • 6 Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
- • 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
- • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- • 1 tbsp lemon juice
- • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- • 1/2 tsp orange blossom water
- • 1/4 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Toast the walnuts in a dry frying pan for 5 minutes and chop coarsely.
2
Phase 2
Peel and grate the carrots finely and place in a serving bowl.
3
Phase 3
Chop the dates into small pieces and add them with the walnuts to the carrots.
4
Phase 4
Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, cinnamon, orange blossom water, and salt and pour over.
5
Phase 5
Chill for 30 minutes so the dates soften and the flavours blend.
6
Phase 6
Serve cold as a refreshing sweet-savoury side.