**Carrot Salad with Moroccan Dressing: A Refreshing and Flavorful Dish**
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Middle East with this tantalizing carrot salad featuring a delectable Moroccan dressing. This refreshing and colorful dish is a symphony of sweet, savory, and tangy notes, making it the perfect side dish or light lunch. With its crunchy carrots, zesty dressing, and hint of exotic spices, this salad is sure to tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the bustling souks of Morocco. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the simple yet flavorful ingredients and easy-to-follow steps to recreate this delightful dish in your own kitchen. Discover how simple ingredients can transform into a vibrant and unforgettable culinary experience.
MOROCCAN CARROT & CHICKPEA SALAD
With fragrant spices, bright colors and savory flavors, this exotic twist on the carrot-raisin salad is a feast for the senses.
Provided by Jennifer Segal
Categories Salads
Yield 6 (as a side dish)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl (large enough to mix the entire salad), whisk together all of the ingredients for the dressing.
- To the dressing, add all of the ingredients for the salad and toss well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to a few hours. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary (you might need more salt, lemon or honey, depending on the sweetness of the carrots). Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with more fresh chopped herbs. Serve cold.
- Note: To toast the almonds, preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the almonds on a foil-lined baking sheet for easy clean-up. Bake for about 5 minutes, until the almonds are golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312, Fat 15g, Carbohydrate 40g, Protein 8g, SaturatedFat 2g, Sugar 19g, Fiber 9g, Sodium 522mg, Cholesterol 0mg
MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the carrots and boil until tender, about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly, then slice into 1/2-inch coins.
- In a large bowl, whisk the olive oil, harissa, garlic, lemon juice, 3/4 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Toss with the carrots to coat, then toss with the cilantro and parsley. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and serve warm or at room temp, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD
Steps:
- Cook carrots in two cups water covered until just tender (approximately 6 minutes). In a medium sized bowl, mix cayenne, cumin, honey and lemon juice. Whisk in olive oil. Drain excess water (if any) and toss warm carrots with vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.
MOROCCAN COOKED CARROT SALAD
There are many versions of this cooked carrot salad throughout the Middle East and North Africa. This one, seasoned with lemon juice, cumin, garlic and olive oil, is always a crowd pleaser.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings, side dish
Time 15m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the carrots in a steamer above 1 inch of boiling water, cover and steam 5 to 8 minutes, until tender. Remove from the heat, rinse with cold water, and drain on paper towels.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet and add the garlic and cumin. Cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds, until the garlic smells fragrant, and stir in the carrots, pepper, and salt to taste. Stir together for a few minutes, until the carrots are nicely seasoned. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice, remaining olive oil, and the parsley. Taste and adjust salt and lemon juice as desired. Transfer to a platter, and decorate with olives and hard-boiled eggs if desired. Serve at room temperature.
CARROT SALAD WITH MOROCCAN DRESSING
This recipe has been submitted for play in ZWT9 - Morocco. This recipe is from cookbook: More HeartSmart Cooking With Bonnie Stern. This lovely salad has a big punch of flavor. You will be left smiling. Toasting the sesame seeds really enhances the flavor.
Provided by Baby Kato
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cut carrots diagonally into 1/2 " pieces.
- Place carrots in rapidly boiling water and cook for 4 minutes, drain, rinse with cold water and pat dry.
- In a large bowl, add the orange & lemon juices, honey, parpika, cumin and cinnamon.
- Next add in the carrots and toss, sprinkle with the mint, cilantro, parsley, sesame oil and sesame seeds.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve.
- Note: * To toast sesame seeds *.
- Place sesame seeds in a dry skillet and shake over medium high heat until lightly toasted. They cook quickly becareful not to burn them.
MOROCCAN RAW CARROT SALAD
Carrot salads are a relatively new dish, especially raw ones. Until well into the twentieth century, most Europeans ate only cooked carrots, primarily in stews and soups. In the Middle East, people also used them as a component of cooked dishes, but sometimes added grated or minced raw carrots as a minor ingredient to various salads.
Provided by Gil Marks
Categories Salad Vegetable Appetizer Side No-Cook Quick & Easy Carrot Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 5 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 2 days to allow the flavors to meld and permeate the carrots. Served chilled or at room temperature.
- VARIATIONS
- Moroccan Cooked Carrot Salad (Shlata Chizo Metbucha): o not grate the carrots, but cut them on a diagonal into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Cook in gently boiling water until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again. Toss with the dressing as above. **Moroccan Carrot-Orange Salad (Shlata Chizo):**Omit the cumin and add 1 1/2 teaspoons orange blossom water or 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup chopped fresh spearmint, and, if desired, 1 tablespoon sugar or honey. **Turkish Carrot Salad with Yogurt (Havuc Salatasi):**Substitute 1 cup plain yogurt for the lemon juice.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, crisp carrots. Look for carrots that are smooth and free of blemishes.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the carrots by hand using a box grater. Just be sure to grate them finely so that they will absorb the dressing better.
- The Moroccan dressing is what really makes this salad special. Be sure to use good-quality olive oil and spices.
- If you don't have any fresh mint, you can use dried mint instead. Just be sure to use about half the amount, as dried mint is more concentrated.
- This salad is best served fresh, but it will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Carrot salad with Moroccan dressing is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its vibrant colors and bold flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
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