World Cuisines: Moroccan Salad (Morocco)

Ingredients: 
2 cups shredded carrots
1 cup canned chickpeas, drained
1 cup cooked quinoa, cooled
1/3 cup raisins

Dressing:
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/8 cup olive oil
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp sweet paprika
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation: 
- Sprinkle a skillet with olive oil (around 1/2 tbsp) and toast almonds over medium heat until golden brown (around 4 min), stirring often.
- In a food processor/blender blend all the dressing ingredients plus half the amount of almonds.
- Add carrots, chickpeas, quinoa, raisins and remain almonds to a large bowl. Pour over dressing and mix well. 

Makes 2 servings as a dish or 4 servings as a side dish. 

Enjoy!