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Close-up of roasted carrot sticks topped with crumbled feta cheese, chopped walnuts, and fresh cilantro leaves. The vibrant colors and textures of the ingredients are clearly visible.

Roasted Carrot and Feta Salad

Elien Lewis
This roasted carrot and feta salad is full of flavour and texture, with fresh herbs, salty feta, crunchy walnuts, and sweet roasted carrots.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 201 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 650 g carrots
  • 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 50 g walnut halves
  • 60 g feta crumbled
  • 1/3 cup fresh coriander (cilantro) chopped
  • Black pepper to taste

Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
  • If the carrots are long, cut them into halves or thirds crosswise to create shorter sections, about 5-8cm long. For medium-sized carrots, cut each section lengthwise into quarters to make thick sticks. For very fat carrots, cut each half into thirds lengthwise, so you have six thick sticks per section.
  • Place the carrots on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with ground coriander, and season with salt. Toss to coat.
  • Roast the carrots for around 18-20 minutes, or until they are tender and a little caramelised. In the last 5 minutes of roasting the carrots, add the chopped walnuts to the baking sheet to toast them lightly.
  • Make the dressing - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and a pinch of salt until well combined. Or, pop it all in a little container with a lid and give it a shake.
  • Remove the roasted carrots and walnuts from the oven and transfer them to a serving dish. Sprinkle over the feta and the chopped coriander and drizzle with the dressing. Season with black pepper. Serve warm or cold.

Notes

Variations

  • Add a pinch of ground cumin or smoked paprika to the carrots for a deeper, smoky flavour. For a little heat, sprinkle over chilli flakes or finish with hot honey.
  • Swap out the coriander for fresh mint, dill, or parsley.
  • Change the nuts to toasted pistachios, almonds, or pecans.
  • Make it into a main dish by adding a cup of cooked quinoa, couscous, farro, or bulgur. Increase the dressing to coat the grains. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 396mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 18142IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 1mg
Keyword carrots, feta, Salad
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