Crudites with Olive Oil and Flavored Salts Recipe

Crudites with Olive Oil and Flavored Salts Recipe

  • 1/3 cup sesame seeds
  • 11 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 cup curry powder
  • 1/4 cup Hungarian sweet paprika
  • 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Assorted fresh vegetables
  1. Place sesame seeds in small nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Stir until toasted and golden brown, about 3 minutes. Cool completely. Place in a spice grinder with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Process until finely ground. Transfer mixture to small ramekin.
  2. Mix curry powder and 5 teaspoons salt in small bowl. Transfer mixture to another small ramekin.
  3. Mix paprika and 5 teaspoons salt in small bowl. Transfer mixture to another small ramekin. (Flavored salts can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and set aside at room temperature.)
  4. Pour oil into small bowl or ramekin. Place vegetables decoratively on platter. Serve, passing oil and salts separately.