Caraway-roasted carrot & feta salad

Caraway-roasted carrot & feta salad

A vibrant, flavour-packed lunch that's good for you too

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 5 mins

Cook time

Cook 25 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian, Low-fat

Method

  1. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Boil carrots for 4 mins. Drain, tip onto a baking sheet, then toss with the caraway seeds, 1 tsp oil, the orange zest and seasoning. Roast for 20 mins until golden and tender.
  2. Cut away the pith from the orange. Hold the orange over a bowl, then cut free each segment, catching the juice and segments in the bowl. Squeeze out any remaining juice, then add the remaining oil, vinegar, seeds and seasoning. Stir, then combine with the roasted carrots and spinach. Divide between two plates and crumble over the feta.
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PER SERVING

221 kcalories, protein 9g, carbohydrate 22g, fat 12 g, saturated fat 4g, fibre 6g, sugar 19g, salt 1.2 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, February 2009.

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  • 11 January 2009

    Vikki rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    These ingredients work really well together. They are exciting flavours, it's fresh and zingy and it must be tried! However, I do not think this is enough for a main meal as advertised in the Good Food magazine, but as a starter for 4 people it is perfect.

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  • 11 April 2009

    bisa commented on this recipe

    i served this to my family as a starter and everyone loved it, so simple and delicious

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    Really tasty - great combination of flavours.

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    Joricho commented on this recipe

    Really tasty - great combination of flavours.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 5 mins

Cook time

Cook 25 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian, Low-fat

Ingredients

  • 300g carrots , peeled and halved or quartered lengthways
  • 1 tsp caraway seeds
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 orange , zested
  • 2 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp mixed seeds, such as pumpkin seed , sunflower and linseed
  • 2 large handfuls spinach leaves
  • 50g feta cheese
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PER SERVING

221 kcalories, protein 9g, carbohydrate 22g, fat 12 g, saturated fat 4g, fibre 6g, sugar 19g, salt 1.2 g

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