moroccan carrot salad

Simple, unique, and flavorful is what this Moroccan carrot salad is all about! Tender cooked carrots are tossed with fresh herbs and warm Moroccan spices like cumin and harissa, then dressed in lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil. The final touch, a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds!

Moroccan-Style Carrot Salad

water

Kosher salt

carrots,

celery stalk, chopped

tsp harissa spice

tsp cumin

tsp coriander

tsp sweet paprika

garlic cloves, minced

celery

cilantro

lemon juice

tbsp Extra virgin olive oil

tbsp toasted sesame seeds, optional

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add carrots and cook for about 20 minutes until nice and tender. Drain.

Transfer the cooked carrots immediately to a large mixing bowl. And while nice and warm, season with a dash kosher salt, and the spices (harissa spice, cumin, coriander and paprika.) Add minced garlic, celery, cilantro, lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil.

If you like, add a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds. Give the carrot salad a good toss to combine. Set the carrot salad aside for a bit before serving (it's best served at room temperature.)

A simple 15 minute Moroccan carrot salad with quinoa and chickpeas for busy days. Healthy, vegan, and ideal for packed lunches or a quick dinner. Dates, lemon, and parsley round out this filling salad.

Moroccan Carrot Quinoa Salad

(1 cup) dry quinoa

500 ml (2 cups) water

sea salt

(1 1/2 cups) cooked or canned chickpeas, rinsed

(1 cup packed) carrots, shredded

(1/4 cup) dates, chopped

(2 cups) baby greens (spinach, kale, rucola)

(1/4 cup) sunflower seeds

(about 1/2 cup) parsley, chopped

garlic, minced*

60 ml (1/4 cup) olive oil

lemon (~3 tablespoons)

ginger,

maple syrup (or honey if not vegan)

sea salt,

cinnamon

black pepper

cayenne pepper

Start by cooking the quinoa. Go by your...

Start by cooking the quinoa. Go by your package instructions on whether it needs to be rinsed or not. Add the quinoa to a pot with the water and salt, cover, and heat on high, covered, until boiling. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 12-15 minutes, or until all of the water has been absorbed.

While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the other...

While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the other salad ingredients and place them into a large mixing bowl.

Make the vinaigrette by adding the olive oil,...

Make the vinaigrette by adding the olive oil, lemon juice, ginger, maple syrup, salt, cinnamon, pepper, and cayenne pepper to a jar or container. Shake or whisk until fully combined.

Once the quinoa is cooled, remove the pot...

Once the quinoa is cooled, remove the pot from the heat and uncover to let the quinoa cool for a few minutes.

Add the quinoa to the bowl with the...

Add the quinoa to the bowl with the other salad ingredients, then top with the vinaigrette and mix well to combine. Serve immediately. Leftovers will keep well in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

Moroccan carrot salad is quick, easy and scrumptious. This salad made with tender steamed carrots and flavored with spices and herbs is as delicious as it looks.

Moroccan Carrot Salad

carrots

extra virgin olive oil

honey

garlic (grated)

paprika

sumac (optional)

cumin

coriander

cinnamon (or ground cardamom)

salt

cilantro (chopped)

parsley (chopped)

onions

sesame seeds (toasted)

Slice carrots into uniform sized medallions or rounds. If the carrots are thicker, cut them into half before slicing.

Place carrot slices in the top basket of a steamer and steam the vegetable for about 10 to 15 minutes until quite tender but still retaining shape. Make sure they don’t over cook and fall apart.Tip: Alternatively, boil carrot slices in a large pot of salted water for 20 minutes and drain very well.

While the carrots are cooking, take a large mixing bowl and whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, grated garlic, paprika, sumac, ground cumin, ground coriander, cinnamon or cardamom, black pepper and salt.

Then add the warm carrot slices, cilantro, parsley, green onions and toss it all together. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Serve the salad warm or at room temperature.

Need to switch up your salad routine? Then make my Moroccan carrot chickpea salad! It is healthy, easy, & full of bold exotic flavors.

Moroccan Carrot Chickpea Salad {vegan}

chickpeas,

olive oil

lemon zest

hot smoked paprika (or 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper)

fine sea salt

dates, finely chopped (or sub raisins)

herbs

In a large bowl, combine all of the...

In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients except the fresh herbs. Toss to combine toss to combine. Cover and let marinate at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.

Just before serving, coarsely chop the herbs; add...

Just before serving, coarsely chop the herbs; add to the salad tossing to combine. Adjust the salt and pepper to taste.

Moroccan Carrot Salad with pistachios and mint in a pomegranate vinaigrette dressing- a simple delicious  salad that is full of flavor!

Moroccan Carrot Salad 

carrots (multi-colored are very pretty, but orange are fine too.)

pomegranate vinegar

sugar

pistachios

mint

chives

Peel the carrots. Using a vegetable peeler, shave each carrot into long paper thin strips.

Place carrot shavings into a medium bowl.

Add the rest of the ingredients and toss well to coat. Taste and adjust sugar and salt to taste.

I have been making this salad for years. So healthy and flavorful! ~Jeanette

Love this salad so much. The ribbons are fabulous.

After making this carrot salad for nearly every potluck, family gathering, holiday meal for the past 6 years I realized I really needed to leave a comment of gratitude. For using such a humble vegetable as it's main ingredient, this salad wows everytime I serve it. It is equally brilliant for cutting through the richness of a Thankgiving feast as it is welcome alongside a light, grilled seafood meal in the summer. It makes vegans happy and my carnivores are typically surprised by how much they love it, too. It's easy to prep beforehand, travels well and I love snacking on the salad in the days after - I've even piled it up with turkey for a crazy good 'leftovers sandwich'. I have shared the recipe with so.many.people. Thank you for what has become a tradition in my family!

This recipe is so delicious!  Making it today for the second time.

Delicious :) I used pomegranate molasse and didn‘t add the honey. Great side dish :)

I love so many of your recipes, but this one has to be one of my favorites!  So fresh and bright (love the pomegranate vinegar) and surprisingly easy to make.  Definitely a big pay out for minimal work 😍

This Moroccan carrot salad with orange in mint is an easy take on a classic Moroccan salad. Made with shredded, raw carrots and orange segments it&#x27;s fresh and tasty.

Moroccan Carrot Salad With Orange And Mint

orange (~5 teaspoons)

orange, peeled, segmented, and diced

carrots (~ 3-4 carrots)

mint leaves

Add the olive oil, cinnamon, cumin, salt, pepper,...

Add the olive oil, cinnamon, cumin, salt, pepper, honey, and orange juice into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Use a wire whisk to blend well, until the salt is dissolved. The dressing will be a dark brown color because of the cumin and cinnamon.

Taste the dressing with a fork and adjust...

Taste the dressing with a fork and adjust the ingredients if you want it a little more sweet (honey) or fruity (orange juice).

Add the shredded carrots and fresh orange pieces...

Add the shredded carrots and fresh orange pieces and stir with a rubber spatula to blend the salad.

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