Description
This colorful Moroccan Carrot Salad is bursting with bold flavors, sweet carrots, and a hint of spice. A bright, refreshing dish that pairs perfectly as a side or light main!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large carrots, peeled and grated
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped (or cilantro as a twist)
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the grated carrots, chopped parsley, and raisins.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together cumin, cinnamon, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture and toss until well combined.
- Chill the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
Notes
For added crunch, try tossing in almonds or sunflower seeds. You can also bulk it up with chickpeas or quinoa for a heartier option. This salad keeps well and can be made ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: carrot salad, Moroccan salad, healthy side, cumin, lemon, easy salad