Moroccan Carrot Salad
This vibrant Moroccan Carrot Salad is a celebration of North African flavors, where the earthy sweetness of carrots meets the fragrant warmth of traditional spices. Perfect as a light entrée or a refreshing side, this dish evokes a sense of culinary wanderlust.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots peeled and grated
- ¼ cup organic raisins
- ¼ cup toasted almonds chopped
- 1 cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice approximately one lemon
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon paprika preferably smoked
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch black pepper freshly ground, to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated carrots, raisins, chopped almonds, and cilantro. Toss gently to mix.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, smoked paprika, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture. Toss everything together gently until the carrots are well coated in the dressing.
- Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day ahead; the flavors will only deepen as it sits.
- Consider adding a dash of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick or substituting walnuts for almonds for a variation in texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.003gSodium: 103mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 21458IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 2mg
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