Carrot Salad with Moroccan Dressing

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Brighten up your table with this vibrant Carrot Salad with Moroccan Dressing, a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and aromatic flavors! This quick and easy recipe features freshly grated carrots tossed with golden raisins, toasted slivered almonds, and a medley of fragrant herbs like parsley and cilantro. The silky Moroccan-inspired dressing, made with olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and warm spices like cumin and cinnamon, brings a delightful depth of flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this refreshing salad is an ideal side dish for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a healthy, colorful, and crowd-pleasing masterpiece.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

13 items

• 500 grams carrots
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 50 grams golden raisins
• 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground

📝 Instructions

7 steps

1. Peel and grate the carrots using a box grater or a food processor with a grating attachment. Place the grated carrots in a large bowl.

2. Add the chopped parsley, cilantro, golden raisins, and toasted slivered almonds to the bowl with the carrots. Toss gently to combine.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the Moroccan dressing.

4. Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.

5. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preference.

6. Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

7. Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or light meal.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (164.9g)

Calories		211
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		12.5 g	16%
	Saturated Fat	1.6 g	8%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.2 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		333 mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate		25.7 g	9%
	Dietary Fiber	4.8 g	17%
	Total Sugars	15.8 g
Protein		2.5 g	5%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		72 mg	6%
Iron		1.5 mg	8%
Potassium		573 mg	12%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 451 cal (50.0%%)

Protein: 40 cal (4.5%%)

Carbs: 411 cal (45.5%%)