Farro and Roasted Carrot Salad with Raisins, Harissa and Chickpeas

CUMIN, CIDER AND HONEY DRESSING
(makes extra)
10g cumin seeds, toasted, blended and sieved
125g Mount Zero Frantoio Extra Virgin Olive Oil
125g plain vegetable oil
20g Mount Zero Pink Lake Salt
160g honey
250g apple cider vinegar

HARISSA INFUSED OIL
(makes extra)
50g harissa paste
250g Mount Zero Frantoio Extra Virgin Olive Oil

SALAD
100g Mount Zero Organic Chickpeas, cooked per packet instructions
600g cooked Mount Zero Biodynamic Pearled Farro
(see here for cooking tips)
10g parsley, picked, washed
40g chives, finely sliced
200g raisins
100g hazelnuts, toasted, skinned, and crushed
50g pepitas, toasted
50g sunflower kernels, toasted
400g (approx. 4 large) carrots, steamed until just cooked
90g cumin, cider and honey dressing

TO FINISH
(serving suggestion)
200g hummus
50g harissa infused oil
Good squeeze of lemon

CUMIN, CIDER AND HONEY DRESSING

1) Place all ingredients into a blender and blend well.
2) Strain.
3) Set aside until needed.

HARISSA INFUSED OIL

1) Lightly sweat off the harissa paste in a pan.
2) Add the olive oil and infuse on a low heat for 2 minutes.
3) Store in a container and allow to cool. 

SALAD

1) Take the chickpeas and shallow fry at around 160 degrees until crisp and dry. Season with salt and set aside.
2) Take the carrots and cut into rounds, lightly fry, or roast making sure to get a nice golden colour.
3) Place all ingredients into a large mixing bowl and mix well making sure everything is well dressed.
4) Top the salad with generous dollops of hummus, dress with harissa oil, and finally, sprinkle over the fried chickpeas.
5) ENJOY!