Moroccan Meatballs with a Fresh Carrot Salad – The Mediterranean Dish

Ingredients

• 1 slice white bread, toasted
• Water or milk, for soaking
• 1 1/4 lb lean ground beef or lamb, or a mixture of both
• 1 small red onion, grated
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Small handful fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, chopped
• 3 tsp Ras El Hanout
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp cayenne, more if you enjoy spicy
• Salt
• Pepper
• Extra virgin olive oil
• 4 carrots, peeled
• 3 tbsp orange juice (about 1/2 orange)
• Handful fresh mint leaves, chopped
• Black pepper
• Cherry tomatoes, halved
• Thinly sliced shallots or red onion
• Handful of parsley sprigs
• Marinated olives or feta
• Tztaziki Sauce, Tahini Sauce, or plain Greek yogurt
• Pita pockets, flatbread, or rice