Tunisian Mashed Carrot Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 lbs carrots, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, crushed (add more to taste)
1 teaspoon harissa (or to taste)
2 teaspoons cumin, ground
black olives, to garnish

Preparation

Boil the carrots in water with salt until they are tender. Mash the carrots, or puree them with a blender or food processor.
Add the olive oil, vinegar, garlic and spices, and chill.
Place in a serving dish and garnish with the olives. Serve with bread.
*If you don't have harissa, you can substitute with paprika (not smoked) and a pinch of cayenne pepper.