Exotic Vegan Moroccan Carrot Salad » Salads for Lunch

Ingredients

• 4 cups matchstick-cut or shredded carrots
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (optional, for garnish)
• 1/4 cup chopped almonds or toasted sesame seeds (optional, for topping)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 cloves garlic
• minced 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• Salt and pepper to taste