Moroccan Carrot Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and aromatic Moroccan Carrot Salad, a perfect blend of sweet, citrusy, and warmly spiced flavors. With tender blanched carrots as the star, this easy-to-prepare side dish is elevated by a luscious dressing made with olive oil, fresh lemon and orange juice, a touch of honey, and a fragrant mix of ground cumin, cinnamon, and paprika. Finished with fresh parsley, toasted almonds, and optional plump raisins, this salad offers the perfect balance of crunch and sweetness. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an ideal make-ahead dish that tastes even better after chilling, making it a hassle-free option for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Serve it as a refreshing appetizer or pair it with your favorite Moroccan-inspired mains for a truly exotic culinary experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium carrots
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons paprika
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons toasted almonds
- 2 tablespoons raisins (optional)
Instructions
Peel the carrots and slice them into thin rounds or chop them into bite-sized pieces.
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the carrots and blanch them for 3-5 minutes, until just tender but still slightly firm.
Drain the carrots and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, honey, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, paprika, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled carrots, chopped parsley, toasted almonds, and raisins (if using).
Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture and toss gently until everything is well coated.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
780 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.0 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 880 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.0 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.6 g | ||
| Protein | 8.6 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 236 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1742 mg | 37% | |
*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.
