Best 20 Moroccan Carrot Salad Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to Morocco, where vibrant flavors and aromatic spices dance together in a symphony of culinary delight. Embark on an exploration of traditional Moroccan Carrot Salad, a refreshing and colorful dish that captures the essence of this North African country. This enticing salad features crisp carrots bathed in a vibrant dressing infused with the warmth of cumin, the tang of lemon, the sweetness of honey, and the subtle hint of orange blossom water. Discover variations of this classic salad, including a refreshing version with the addition of crisp apples and a delightful twist incorporating roasted carrots for a smoky and caramelized flavor. Get ready to elevate your culinary skills and impress your palate with the authentic flavors of Morocco!

Let's cook with our recipes!

MOROCCAN SPICY CARROT SALAD



Moroccan Spicy Carrot Salad image

Carrots are cut into thin, round pieces and cooked with the spices.

Provided by malak

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Carrot Salad Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced into thin rounds
2 cups water
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon sweet paprika
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon wine vinegar
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ cup cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Combine carrots, water, garlic, olive oil, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a shallow pan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until carrots are tender and water evaporates, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir vinegar and cumin through the carrot mixture.
  • Remove the pan from heat and set aside to allow salad to cool to room temperature.
  • Garnish with cilantro to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 56.4 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD



Moroccan Carrot Salad image

Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds large carrots, peeled
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon harissa
2 cloves garlic, smashed
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Toasted sesame seeds, for topping

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 RAW CARROT SALAD



Moroccan Raw Carrot Salad image

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

1 pound carrots, coarsely grated (about 4 cups)
1/4 cup vegetable oil or extra-virgin olive oil
3 to 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
2 to 4 cloves garlic, mashed or minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin or 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
Pinch of salt
About 1/2 teaspoon harissa (Northwest African chili paste), 1 tablespoon minced green chilies, or 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (optional)

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.

MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD



Moroccan Carrot Salad image

Cumin and cayenne give this bright orange salad its bite.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup shelled pistachios
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut into 2-inch pieces (halve pieces again if thick)
1/4 cup raisins
3 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
2 garlic cloves, mashed to a paste
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread pistachios on a rimmed baking sheet; toast in oven until fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool; coarsely chop.
  • In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook carrots until crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes, adding raisins during last minute of cooking. Drain in a colander; rinse under cold water until cool.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, and cayenne; season with salt and pepper. Whisking constantly, slowly add olive oil.
  • Add carrots, pistachios, and cilantro to dressing; toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 4 g

MOROCCAN ORANGE-BLOSSOM SCENTED CARROT SALAD



Moroccan Orange-Blossom Scented Carrot Salad image

LIght Moroccan meal starter, untried by me. Note that cooking time includes chilling time. Adapted from "It's All American Food" by David Rosengarten. Posted for ZWT NA*ME

Provided by Muffin Goddess

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 garlic clove, mashed into paste
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch cayenne pepper
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice (or 1 packet of True Lemon)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon orange blossom water, divided
1 lb carrot, scraped and cut diagonally into 1/8-inch thick slices (approx. 4 cups sliced carrots)
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil over high heat.
  • While you're waiting for your water to boil, Stir together 1 tsp of the orange blossom water and all other ingredients except for the carrots and parsley in a medium mixing bowl. Set dressing mixture aside.
  • Once your water is at a full rolling boil, add the carrots and cook until tender but still a bit crisp (I'm guessing about 10 minutes for this, because the carrots are so thin, but you'll have to check them as they cook so you don't end up with mushy carrots). When the carrots are done to your liking, drain them and add them to the dressing bowl, tossing to coat thoroughly. At this point, if you can fit the mixing bowl in your freezer, do so. If, like me, you can't even fit a cereal bowl in your freezer, dump the dressed carrots into a large freezer bag and seal tightly (don't want your freezer smelling like Moroccan dressing, even if it does contain orange blossom water!), and place in the freezer.
  • Allow the mixture to chill for about 15 to 20 minutes, tossing once or twice. Remove from the freezer and pour into a serving bowl if using a freezer bag.
  • Toss mixture once more with the remaining orange blossom water. Salt to taste, if desired (if you salted your water enough for the carrots, you may not need any additional salt).
  • Serve either slightly chilled or at room temp, sprinkled with the parsley.

MOROCCAN SPICED CARROT SALAD



Moroccan Spiced Carrot Salad image

A cheap, healthy and easy salad. For a variation, try using curry powder in place of the cumin or adding a handful of raisins (soaked in hot water first).

Provided by Sackville

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium carrots, peeled and coarsely grated
1/2 orange, juiced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch sugar
salt and pepper
1 -2 teaspoon olive oil
fresh coriander (optional)
fresh parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix the grated carrots with the orange juice and cumin.
  • Season with sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle over a couple tablespoons each of chopped coriander and parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.3, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 43, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 5.8, Protein 1

MOROCCAN-STYLE CARROT SALAD



Moroccan-Style Carrot Salad image

Provided by John Willoughby

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon coriander seeds
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
5 large carrots, peeled and coarsely grated (3 1/2 to 4 cups)
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 tablespoon rose water
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup finely chopped parsley
Salt
black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Toast the coriander and cumin in a dry pan over medium-high heat, shaking often to avoid burning, until just fragrant and slightly darker, about 3 minutes.
  • Combine spices with remaining ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Refrigerate, covered, for one hour or up to 24 hours. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 104, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 277 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams

MOROCCAN CARROT AND SPINACH SALAD



Moroccan Carrot and Spinach Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoons kosher for Passover olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon, plus 1 tablespoon
5 cups carrots, sliced on the bias, about 8 large carrots
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 cups fresh spinach, cleaned
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
2 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • In a large saute pan heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the carrots, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 cup lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Cook carrots until they just start softening.
  • In another saute pan heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the spinach until just wilted. Remove from the pan and rough chop.
  • In a large bowl combine the cooked carrots, spinach, remaining 1 teaspoon sugar, cumin, garlic, orange juice, remaining lemon juice, and remaining olive oil. Serve warm.

CARROT AND RAISIN SALAD---MOROCCAN STYLE



Carrot and Raisin Salad---Moroccan Style image

A little different combination of flavors makes this so good. We like it any time, but is especially good in the winter, when other fresh vegetables are not as good or quite expensive!

Provided by NoSpringChicken

Categories     Moroccan

Time 30m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb baby carrots
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
1 cup raisins
1 leaf lettuce (optional)

Steps:

  • Slice carrots into about three pieces.
  • Cook carrots in boiling water until crisp-tender, about five minutes.
  • Drain, rinse with cold water and drain again.
  • While carrots cool, in medium bowl, combine lemon juice, sugar, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, salt and cayenne pepper.
  • Stir to dissolve sugar and salt.
  • Stir in olive oil, parsley and raisins.
  • Add carrots and toss to combine.
  • Cover and chill for at least one hour to blend flavors, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve on a leaf of lettuce, if desired.

MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD WITH PARSLEY AND ROASTED LEMON RECIPE



Moroccan Carrot Salad With Parsley and Roasted Lemon Recipe image

I thought this sounded good really good; a different kind of salad. Recipe comes from Morrocanfoods.blogspot.com

Provided by Ck2plz

Categories     Moroccan

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large lemon, washed, sliced into thin rounds, and then quartered
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for lemons
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 pinches cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon orange zest, plus 1/4 cup orange juice
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
8 medium carrots, peeled and grated (about 4 cups)
1/4 cup parsley, fresh chopped
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Place the lemon pieces in a cold skillet. Add a generous amount of oil to cover the bottom of the pan and heat over low heat until the rinds soften and begin to brown and caramelize, about 20 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, add the cumin, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne, orange zest, orange juice, salt, and pepper. While whisking, pour 1/4 cup olive oil in a thin stream until the dressing reaches your desired consistency. Add the carrots, parsley, and pine nuts. Remove the caramelized lemon to the bowl using a slotted spoon. Toss and taste for seasoning. Drizzle in some of the lemon infused oil, to taste.
  • Store in the refrigerator until serving time.

MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD WITH PARSLEY AND ROASTED LEMON



Moroccan Carrot Salad with Parsley and Roasted Lemon image

Provided by Aarti Sequeira

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large lemon, washed, sliced into thin rounds, and then quartered
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for lemons
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 pinches cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon orange zest, plus 1/4 cup orange juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 medium carrots, peeled and grated (about 4 cups)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Place the lemon pieces in a cold skillet. Add a generous amount of oil to cover the bottom of the pan and heat over low heat until the rinds soften and begin to brown and caramelize, about 20 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, add the cumin, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne, orange zest, orange juice, salt, and pepper. While whisking, pour 1/4 cup olive oil in a thin stream until the dressing reaches your desired consistency. Add the carrots, parsley, and pine nuts. Remove the caramelized lemon to the bowl using a slotted spoon. Toss and taste for seasoning. Drizzle in some of the lemon infused oil, to taste.
  • Store in the refrigerator until serving time.

MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD WITH ORANGE BLOSSOM WATER VEGAN



Moroccan Carrot Salad With Orange Blossom Water Vegan image

The orange blossom water gives this salad a delightfully unusual scent and taste. I really loved it and I'll definitely be making this again. (You can purchase orange blossom water at your local Indian or Middle Eastern grocer.)

Provided by bliss336

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/3 lbs carrots
2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons orange blossom water
1/2 teaspoon salt
black pepper
chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (to garnish)
chopped fresh cilantro (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Peel the carrots and cut them in half and lengthwise.
  • Put them in a pot with just enough water to cover them, 1/2 the garlic, and the sugar.
  • Boil until just tender. Drain.
  • While the carrots are boiling, mix together the olive oil, orange blossom water, remaining garlic, and pepper.
  • Return the carrots to the pot with this mixture and sauté over low heat for a few minutes to combine the flavors.
  • Remove from heat, put in a serving dish, and mix with the chopped parsley and cilantro.

MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD



Moroccan Carrot Salad image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     weekday, salads and dressings

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut across into 1/8-inch-thick slices
1 1/2 pounds Swiss chard, washed and stemmed
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring 2 large pots of water to boil. Add the carrots and cook just until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, add the Swiss chard to the second pot of water and blanch for 5 minutes. Drain and immediately plunge into a bowl of cold water. Drain, press out all of the water, chop coarsely and set aside.
  • Whisk together remaining ingredients except salt and pepper. Add the carrots and Swiss chard and toss. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 203, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 555 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams

MOROCCAN SPICED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CARROT SALAD



MOROCCAN SPICED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CARROT SALAD image

Categories     Pork     Sauté     Kid-Friendly     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups grated carrots (4 large)
2 green onions
1/4 c. olive oil
1/4 c. lemon juice
2 T chopped fresh cilantro
2 T honey
1 t ground cumin
1/2 t salt
1 lb pork tenderloin (2 tenderloins if extra adults are joining us, in which case all marinade ingredients should be doubled)
1/2 t sweet paprika
1/4 t each cinnamon and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine carrots, green onions, 2 T olive oil, 3 T lemon juice, cilantro, 1 T honey, 1/2 t cumin and 1/4 t salt. Set salad aside. Cut pork into 1 inch thick medallions, set aside. Reserve 1 T of the remaining oil. \in a bowl,. combine paprika, cinnamon, pepper and remainisn oil, lemon juice, honey, cumin and salt. Toss over pork, gently rubbing into meat. In a cast iron or heavy skillet, heat reserved oil over medium high heat; cook porl until juices run clear when pork is pierced and just a hint of pink remains inside, 3-4 minutes (or more!) Serve with carrot salad

TAIM'S MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD (NOT SPICY)



Taim's Moroccan Carrot Salad (Not Spicy) image

Courtesy of Chef Einat Admony of Taim Restaurant in NYC. One of the many ways I prepare this type of a salad, depending on my mood.

Provided by AniSarit

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs carrots, peeled
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more
olive oil, for sauteing
1/2 tablespoon cumin
1/2 tablespoon paprika
1/2 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 pinch cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar (or champagne vinegar)

Steps:

  • Place carrots in a large pot of cold water and bring to a boil, cooking until slightly tender but not overdone, approximately 15 minutes depending on the size of the carrots.
  • Drain and place carrots in an ice-water bath until cool.
  • Slice diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.
  • In a large pan, sauté the carrot slices in olive oil until slightly brown, cooking them in small batches if your pan becomes crowded.
  • Place carrots in a bowl, add the olive oil and the remaining ingredients, and mix well.
  • For best results, refrigerate overnight and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.4, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 825, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 8.8, Protein 2

MOROCCAN CARROT AND CINNAMON SALAD



Moroccan Carrot and Cinnamon Salad image

Make and share this Moroccan Carrot and Cinnamon Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by morgainegeiser

Categories     Moroccan

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb carrot, cut into 1/4 inch strips
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon parsley, dried
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Place a steamer rack in the bottom of a medium saucepan.
  • Add enough water to come almost up to the bottom of the rack.
  • Place saucepan over medium heat. When water boils, add carrots, cover saucepan, and cook 5 minutes or until carrots are tender crisp. Drain.
  • Place carrots in a medium bowl.
  • While carrots are cooking, combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Mix well. Spoon over hot carrots, tossing until carrots are well coated.
  • Chill several hours or overnight to blend flavors.
  • Mix before serving.
  • Cook time does not include chilling time.

RAW VEGAN MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD



Raw Vegan Moroccan Carrot Salad image

Today I made a Raw Moroccan Carrot Salad which I found posted on thesunnyrawkitchen.blogspot.com. When I saw this recipe I got so excited because I had wanted to try a traditional Moroccan carrot salad a few months ago but didn't because I can't stand the taste of cooked carrots. I love trying new Mediterranean dishes, so this was perfect... more at bellaraw.blogspot.com **Cook time is really refrigeration time**

Provided by happybella

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb carrot, coarsely grated (about 4 cups)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 -4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 -4 garlic cloves, mashed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon sumac
1 pinch salt
about 1/2 teaspoon harissa (or 1 tablespoon minced green chilies, or 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne(I used cayenne because I didn't)

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. Served chilled or at room temperature.

CARROT SALAD WITH MOROCCAN DRESSING



Carrot Salad With Moroccan Dressing image

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

2 lbs carrots
1/3 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon wild flower honey
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin (I don't use because of dh)
1/16 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

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 CARROT SALAD WITH DATES AND YOGURT (VEGAN-FRIENDLY)



Moroccan Carrot Salad With Dates and Yogurt (Vegan-Friendly) image

I'm not sure if this recipe is more inspired by Moroccan cuisine or close to a traditional recipe...it doesn't matter to me. From a local CSA flyer but the original recipe source is unknown. You can easily make this recipe vegan by omitting the plain yogurt and substituting another sweetener for the honey. A link to ras el hanout recipes on this site: http://www.food.com/recipe-finder/condiments-etc/ras-el-hanout. I use this one: Recipe #205185.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 -8 carrots, grated (I used standard orange, indigo and yellow carrots)
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted (walnuts, pistachios, pine nuts, hazelnuts are good substitutes)
3 large dates, chopped small (I used a combo of medjool and deglet noor dates)
lettuce leaf
1 lemon, juice and zest of
1 -2 tablespoon honey (Local honey is best! I had to warm the honey a little to make it easier to whisk.)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 -2 teaspoon orange flower water, to taste
1 teaspoon ras el hanout spice mix
1/4 cup greek style plain yogurt
3 -4 tablespoons of fresh mint, minced (save a few leaves for garnish)

Steps:

  • Grate the carrots and place them in a bowl. Stir in most of the almonds (save a few for garnish) and the dates.
  • Whisk together the dressing. Taste and correct seasonings, add more lemon juice or yogurt if necessary. Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture; stir.
  • Serve immediately or cover and chill.
  • Garnish with a few sliced almonds and fresh mint leaves before serving.
  • If desired, the carrot salad can be served over a bed of lettuce. I served it over butter lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.1, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 2, Sodium 72.1, Carbohydrate 20.2, Fiber 4, Sugar 13.3, Protein 2.9

MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD WITH ORANGES AND MEDJOOL DATES



Moroccan Carrot Salad With Oranges and Medjool Dates image

Make and share this Moroccan Carrot Salad With Oranges and Medjool Dates recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     Tropical Fruits

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 navel oranges, 1 orange zested and juiced
1 lemon, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
salt
1 lb carrot, cut into 3-inch matchsticks
1/2 lb medjool dates, pitted and thinly sliced lengthwise

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk the orange and lemon juice with the zests, sugar, cinnamon, cumin and cayenne. Gradually whisk in the olive oil and season the dressing with salt.
  • In a large bowl, toss the carrots with all but 2 tablespoons of the dressing and let stand at room temperature for 40 minutes.
  • Using a very sharp knife, peel the remaining 3 oranges, carefully removing all of the bitter white pith. Cut in between the membranes, releasing the orange sections into the bowl with the remaining dressing. Add the dates and toss. Arrange the carrot salad on a platter, spoon the oranges and dates around it and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.1, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 40.9, Carbohydrate 39.4, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 29.9, Protein 2

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, organic carrots. If organic carrots are unavailable, scrub regular carrots well to remove any dirt or pesticides.
  • Use a sharp knife or mandoline to thinly slice the carrots. This will help them absorb the dressing more easily.
  • If you don't have any cilantro, you can substitute parsley or mint.
  • Taste the dressing before adding it to the salad. You may need to adjust the amount of cumin, salt, or pepper to suit your taste.
  • Serve the salad immediately, or chill it for later. If you are chilling the salad, let it come to room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Moroccan carrot salad is a healthy, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet carrots, tangy dressing, and fresh herbs makes this salad a winner. Whether you are serving it as a side dish or a main course, this salad is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a new salad recipe, give Moroccan carrot salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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