curried carrot salad

by Emily on July 18, 2011

I have never been a fan of cooked carrots. Ever.

Now raw carrots, preferably with a vat of hummus, I’ll gladly take. So I was a little hesitant about this recipe, but for some unknown reason, it just sounded really good. That obsession that I have with curry might have something to do with it.

I love having another way to eat those carrots! For you know, those times when I’m out of hummus.

Curried Carrot Salad

Serves: 4

Ingredients

1/2 Tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb carrots, peeled and chopped into 1″ pieces
4 Tbsp light sour cream
1/2 tsp coriander
1 tsp curry powder
salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat oil over medium heat.
Add garlic and cook for about 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
Add carrots and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
Set aside and let cool.
Combine remaining ingredients.
Toss dressing with carrots.

Calories: 76 Fat: 3 Carbohydrates: 11 Protein: 2

Notes

Inspired by Jillian Michaels Making the Cut

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Tagged as: clean eating, diet & nutrition, recipes

{ 18 comments }

Estela @ Weekly Bite July 18, 2011 at 8:40 am

Sounds incredible!! I love the addition of curry

Faith @ for the health of it July 18, 2011 at 8:45 am

Ooh, I’m really excited about this one! I think carrots are pretty bland, so a little zippy kick sounds like just the thing to get me excited about them again!

Lindsay @ Pinch of Yum July 18, 2011 at 10:14 am

What a great idea for a salad and seriously good pictures!

Emily July 18, 2011 at 11:19 am: Oh thank you! I had a lot of trouble with the pictures, lighting, etc. I tried to go outside to take them and it was so hot it steamed up my camera!!

Holly @ The Runny Egg July 18, 2011 at 1:06 pm

This looks delicious — but I love cooked carrots. The texture and taste is so good!

Mercedes July 18, 2011 at 1:56 pm

This sounds delish Em! I have a recipe for cooked carrots with horseradish that I wonder if you would like……

Emily July 18, 2011 at 2:09 pm: Probably, I love horseradish!

Megan (Braise The Roof) July 18, 2011 at 3:00 pm

Yum, those sound great! I hear you about most cooked carrots- sort of too sweet and squishy…but if they’re made right (ie, so they still have some crunch) they’re much better. I agree about the photos- so pretty!

Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga July 18, 2011 at 3:14 pm

Going to the post office in about 15 minutes

The carrots looks great!

Emily July 18, 2011 at 7:40 pm: So excited!

Michelle {The Lively Kitchen} July 18, 2011 at 5:15 pm

I don’t like cooked carrots much either – but I too have an intense love for curry. I have all of these ingredients on hand and was trying to figure out some foods to make for an upcoming road trip. I think I’ll now be bringing some curried carrot salad.

Erika @ Dr.TriRunner July 18, 2011 at 5:20 pm