Shaved Carrot Salad (2 Ingredients)
Make this Shaved Carrot Salad with harissa in 5 minutes flat with just 2 ingredients. The raw carrot salad packs a serious punch thanks to the spicy harissa paste. A quick and delicious alternative to kimchi or pickled onions, it works perfectly with sandwiches, wraps, or as a crunchy and colorful topping for your morning eggs.
Similar to my raw carrots salad with mint and raisins, this shaved carrot salad comes together with minimal effort but is packed with flavor thanks to the harissa paste. I love adding it to poached eggs or Turkish eggs for breakfast and to lunch wraps including my meatball wrap to add extra crunch and flavor. Make these quick harissa carrots as a super versatile Spring side dish – perfect for the Easter table!
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Shaved Carrot Salad
Ingredients
- 2 carrots
- 2 tbsp harissa paste
Instructions
- Peel the carrots with a vegetable peeler and discard the outer shavings. Continue to shave the carrots into thin ribbons reserving the shavings for the salad in a small bowl.2 carrots
- Add the harissa paste and gently toss it with the shavings using a couple of spoons or your hands. Season to taste with salt and pepper if needed.2 tbsp harissa paste
- Serve immediately or store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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Ingredients and substitutions
- Carrots – I used medium-sized orange-colored carrots for this salad but you can also use heirloom or rainbow carrots to mix things up a bit. Add some cucumber or fennel shaving for some extra color and crunch.
- Harissa – I use my homemade harissa paste recipe but store-bought versions are great too. Taste it before using to get an idea of the heat and spice level of the paste.
Step-by-step: harissa carrot salad
1. Make the carrot shavings.
2. Stir through the harissa paste.
My top 3 carrot salad tips
- Fresh herbs: Freshly chopped parsley, cilantro, or mint can add extra freshness and flavor.
- Extra crunch: Toasted nuts (like walnuts, pecans, or almonds) or seeds (like pumpkin, sunflower, sesame seeds) make a delicious addition too.
- Meal prep: Add this salad to your weekly meal prep routine as it is a great way to add extra flavor and color to your dishes.