Morrocan Grated Carrot Salad with Orange
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Moroccan Grated Carrot Salad with Orange, a refreshing fusion of sweet, tangy, and aromatic flavors. Perfectly grated carrots are tossed with juicy orange segments, fragrant fresh herbs like parsley and mint, and a medley of slivered almonds and raisins for delightful texture. The salad is brought to life with a zesty citrus dressing enriched with honey, ground cinnamon, and a hint of cumin, creating a tantalizing balance of sweetness and spice. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this light yet flavorful dish is an ideal side for summer gatherings, a nutritious lunch option, or a colorful addition to any festive spread. Serve it chilled or at room temperature to let the Moroccan-inspired flavors really shine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Carrots
- 1 large Orange
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoons Raisins
Instructions
Peel and grate the carrots using a box grater or food processor with a grating attachment. Transfer the grated carrots to a large mixing bowl.
Slice the orange into segments by first peeling and removing the white pith. Then, cut along the membranes to release the orange segments. Set the segments aside and squeeze the remaining membrane to extract any juice into a small bowl.
Chop the fresh parsley and mint finely, and add them to the mixing bowl with the grated carrots.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, orange juice (including juice from the orange membrane), honey, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the grated carrots in the mixing bowl and toss everything together to evenly coat the carrots.
Gently fold in the orange segments, slivered almonds, and raisins to distribute them throughout the salad.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or spices as needed.
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional parsley or slivered almonds, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
950 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.6 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 795 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.7 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.4 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.0 g | ||
| Protein | 18.9 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 422 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 2112 mg | 45% | |
*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.
