Lovebirds are from Africa and families in Africa love spicy foods … even their salads ! Here’s one called North African Spicy Carrot Salad.

This will make 4 to 6 servings:

What you’ll need …

6 large carrots, peeled
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt, plus more for water
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chopped parsley

Bring a big pot of salted water to a boil. Add the whole carrots [cut them in half if they don't fit] and cook until just cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Drain and cut carrots into 1/2-inch thick slices.

Stir together the lemon juice, garlic, cumin, cayenne, and salt in a large bowl.

Slowly pour in the olive oil and stir in the parsley. Add the cooked carrots and stir them around to coat them.

Serve cold or at room temperature.