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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup pitted dates, chopped
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 pound carrots, peeled and grated
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon ground sweet paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped mint
• 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley

Directions

1. Put dates in a small bowl. Pour lemon and orange juice over dates and leave to soak for 15 minutes.

2. Drain dates, reserving juice mixture. Combine dates with carrots in a mixing bowl. Stir garlic, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, paprika and salt into reserved juice mixture. Gradually drizzle olive oil into juice-spice mixture, whisking constantly. Pour dressing over carrots and dates and stir well to coat. Stir in mint and parsley. Allow to sit an hour at room temperature before serving.

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