Crisp shredded harissa carrots that are tossed in a tangy pepper paste with sunflower seeds to give a nutty crunch. It is an excellent side dish for your bowl creations and pita sandwiches.
Golden Side Dish
You will be super excited to add this harissa carrot salad to your dish or pita pocket. It gives just the right crunch and brings your meal to the next level. Oh, and it ensures you eat your carrots for the day, haha! Harissa is a North African pepper paste made up of Boukleti peppers from the Mehreg region, roasted red peppers, and spices and herbs related to the region.
Such common spices and herbs include caraway, cumin, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and lemon. Try your local North African, Mediterranean, or Middle-Eastern store if you can’t find Harissa at the big chain supermarkets. I usually get mine at a local kosher market. Still no luck at finding it? Try my Quick Harissa Paste recipe.
If you love using harissa, then you must try:
- Air-Fryer Roasted Harissa Salmon with Paprika Potatoes and Brussel Sprouts
- Harissa Egg & Toast with Feta Cheese and Olive Oil
- Spicy Chicken Burger with Harissa Eggplant and Portobello Mushrooms
- Spicy Chicken Vegetable Stew with Harissa Tomato Sauce
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Instructions
Mandolines are a quicker way to shred and slice fruits and vegetables. I've had my Japanese Benriner Classic Slicer for 20+ years.
Use the coarse blade to make julienne cuts.
After you shred the carrots, combine everything else in a mixing bowl. You can serve it immediately or store it in the fridge for five days or more in a tightly closed glass container. Do glass Containers Keep food fresh longer? Kitchen Sear says “yes,” and so do I from experience.
To combine the ingredients well, I like to wear disposable gloves and massage the carrots with the seasoning to ensure maximum coating.
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Equipment
Mandoline - Use a mandoline to shred quickly. You can use a box grater if you don't have a mandoline. I've used my Benriner Japanese Classic Slicer for over 20 years. The pieces will be thinner, but you can get away with it since the raw carrot will still have that desirable crunch.
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Storage
Refrigerator - Store the harissa carrot salad in an air-tight glass container, lasting up to 5 days.
Air Tight Food Containers - I use Glass Food Storage Containers with a plastic clipping lid to store food. For example, I always suggest glass storage containers since you can microwave them and hold food without staining the container, and the glass keeps them at a more stable temperature, which keeps the food fresher longer.
Cooking tip
Really massage that harissa paste into the carrots!
Side Dish Ideas
Looking for other side dish recipes like this? Try these:
- Easy Oven Baked Pecorino Basil Pesto Corn on the Cob
- Healthy Whipped Garlic Herbed Cottage Cheese Spread
- Curried Air Fryer Lamb Chops with Chickpea Cucumber Salad
- Curried Chickpeas and Mushrooms with Spiced Brown Basmati Rice
Vegetarian Recipes
Looking for other vegetarian recipes like this? Try these:
- Vegetarian Smoky Chipotle Chorizo and Bean Stew
- Vegetarian Ras El Hanout White Bean and Kale Soup
- Spicy Macaroni Pasta and Pecorino Cheese Tomato Stew
- Vegetarian Chipotle Mushroom Lentil Bean Chili
📖 Recipe
Harissa Carrot Salad
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
- To combine the ingredients well, I like to wear a pair of disposable gloves and message the carrots with the seasoning to ensure maximum coating.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
57.15Fat
3.88 gSat. Fat
0.39 gCarbs
5.04 gFiber
1.49 gNet carbs
3.54 gSugar
1.99 gProtein
1.5 gSodium
89.4 mgCholesterol
0 mgFood safety
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- Don't leave food at room temperature for extended periods; this can breed bacteria.
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