Spiced Carrot and Orange Salad with Pistachios

A vibrant and refreshing salad combining the sweetness of carrots and oranges with the crunch of pistachios, dressed in a zesty orange vinaigrette.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

15 minutes

Calories

387 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£1.08/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Salad

Cuisine:

Mediterranean

Dietary:

Gluten-Free

Mood:

Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

1poundCarrots(Peeled and grated)

£0.45

2largeOranges(Segmented, juice reserved)

£0.80

0.5cupPistachios(Shelled and roughly chopped)

£2.50

2tablespoonsOrange Juice(Freshly squeezed from the oranges)

£0.10

3tablespoonsOlive Oil(Extra virgin)

£0.25

1teaspoonHoney(Optional, for added sweetness)

£0.10

0.3teaspoonCumin(Ground)

£0.05

0.3teaspoonCinnamon(Ground)

£0.03

0.3teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(Freshly ground, or to taste)

£0.02

Total Cost

£4.31

£1.08 per serving

Instructions

1.
In a large bowl, combine the grated carrots and orange segments.
2.
In a small bowl, whisk together the reserved orange juice, olive oil, honey (if using), cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3.
Pour the dressing over the carrot and orange mixture.
4.
Gently toss to coat all the ingredients.
5.
Stir in most of the chopped pistachios, reserving some for garnish.
6.
Serve immediately or chill for later. Garnish with the remaining pistachios before serving.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (238g)

387 kcal / 1619 kJ

Carbs

33.2g

13% of RDA

Fat

27.6g

39% of RDA

Protein

8.6g

17% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

9.1 g

30% of RDA

Sugar

18.8 g

21% of RDA

Sodium

159 mg

7% of RDA

Saturated Fat

3.9 g

20% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a sweeter salad, add a little more honey or maple syrup to the dressing.

Toast the pistachios lightly in a dry pan for a richer flavor.

Add some chopped fresh mint or cilantro for extra freshness.

If you don't have oranges, tangerines or clementines can be used as a substitute.

Cooking Equipment

Mixing Bowl

Whisk

Grater

Knife

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Spiced Carrot and Orange Salad with Pistachios

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