North African Carrot Salad
Brighten your table with the vibrant flavors of North African Carrot Salad, a refreshing side dish that's as easy to make as it is irresistible. This no-cook recipe combines freshly grated carrots with a zesty dressing infused with warm spices like cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and paprika, perfectly balanced by a hint of honey and lemon juice. Tossed with chopped parsley, cilantro, sweet raisins, and crunchy toasted almonds, this salad delivers a delightful mix of textures and bold, aromatic flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or a Mediterranean-inspired feast. Serve it chilled or at room temperature to let the exotic spices truly shine. Ideal for healthy eating, meal prepping, or impressing at gatherings, this carrot salad is a wholesome, delicious way to elevate your menu.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium carrots
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons toasted almonds
- 2 tablespoons raisins
Instructions
Peel and grate the carrots using a box grater or a food processor with a shredding attachment. Transfer the grated carrots to a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, paprika, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the grated carrots and toss well to combine, ensuring the carrots are evenly coated.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and cilantro, then add them to the bowl with the carrots.
Add the toasted almonds and raisins to the salad. Gently toss everything together until well mixed.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
728 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.9 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1385 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.9 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.2 g | ||
| Protein | 7.9 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 209 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1400 mg | 30% | |
*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.
