Miso-Roasted Carrot & Citrus Salad with Crunchy Seeds and Herby Yogurt

A vibrant, textural dish that’s all about trusting your instincts—adjust flavors, swap ingredients, and embrace the beauty of imperfection.

Serves: 4

For the Roasted Carrots & Citrus:

• 1 pound rainbow carrots

• 2 tablespoons white miso paste

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup

• 2 oranges or blood oranges, peeled and sliced into rounds

For the Herbed Labneh:

• 1 cup labneh or full-fat Greek yogurt

• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

• 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped

• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• ½ teaspoon salt

For the Crunchy Seeds:

• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

• 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds

• 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds

• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

Final Garnishes:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 teaspoon Maldon salt

• Extra fresh herbs for topping

Preheat the oven to 425°F.

1. Peel and slice carrots into halves or quarters, depending on size.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together white miso, olive oil, and honey until smooth. Toss the carrots in the mixture until well coated.

3. Spread carrots onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through.

4. In the last 5 minutes, add orange slices to the pan, letting them caramelize slightly.

5. In a bowl, mix labneh (or Greek yogurt) with parsley, dill, chives, lemon zest, olive oil, and salt.

6. Stir well and taste—adjust seasoning if needed.

7. In a small dry pan over medium heat, toast sesame, pumpkin, and sunflower seeds for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

8. If using, toss with smoked paprika.

9. Spread the herbed labneh onto a serving plate.

10. Arrange the roasted carrots & citrus over the top.

11. Sprinkle with toasted seeds and fresh herbs.

12. Drizzle with a little olive oil and finish with a pinch of flaky salt.

✨ Tips for Intuitive Cooking & Confidence:

• Trust your taste! Want it brighter? Add more lemon zest.

• Customize textures. If you like extra crunch, add more seeds.

• Feel free to swap ingredients—use goat cheese instead of labneh, or swap sesame for crushed nuts.