Best 6 Moroccan Carrot Salad With Dates And Yogurt Vegan Friendly Recipes

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In the vibrant culinary landscape of Morocco, there exists a refreshing and flavorful salad known as Moroccan Carrot Salad with Dates and Yogurt. This delectable dish, also suitable for vegans, tantalizes the taste buds with its harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. As you embark on this culinary journey, you'll discover a delightful array of recipes that showcase the diverse culinary traditions of Morocco. From the classic Carrot Salad with Dates and Yogurt to variations that incorporate quinoa, avocado, or roasted carrots, each recipe offers a unique twist on this traditional salad. With its vibrant colors, tantalizing aromas, and layers of textures, Moroccan Carrot Salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD



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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 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



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Shaved carrots spiced with coriander, cumin, cayenne and cinnamon are tossed with golden raisins and a light lemon dressing.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 15m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds carrots
2 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons golden raisins (or chopped dried apricots)
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Large pinch of cayenne
Large pinch of cinnamon
Kosher salt
Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for serving

Steps:

  • Peel the carrots and shave them into ribbons with a vegetable peeler. Put in a large bowl. Add the lemon juice, oil, raisins, coriander, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon and 3/4 teaspoon salt and toss to combine. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

MOROCCAN-STYLE CARROT SALAD



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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!

Provided by The Mediterranean Dish

Categories     Salad

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

water
Kosher salt
2 lb carrots, peeled and cut into medallions
1 celery stalk, chopped
3/4 tsp harissa spice
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp sweet paprika
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
1 celery stick finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (mint or parsley would work as well)
1 to 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil (I used Early Harvest Greek extra virgin olive oil)
3 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, optional

Steps:

  • 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.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Sugar 7.4 g, Sodium 114.6 mg, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 2.2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

MOROCCAN CARROT AND DATE SALAD



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From Whole Foods Market. Love this stuff! The cooking time is simply soaking & marinating time (like travel time to the party).

Provided by Busters friend

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup pitted dates, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
4 tablespoons orange juice, freshly squeezed
1 lb carrot, peeled and grated
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
1/2 teaspoon coriander, ground
1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika, ground
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons mint, chopped
1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Put dates in a small bowl. Pour lemon and orange juice over dates and leave to soak for 15 minutes.
  • Drain dates, reserving juice mixture. Combine dates with carrots in a mixing bowl.
  • Stir garlic, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, paprika and salt into reserved juice mixture. Gradually drizzle olive oil into juice-spice mixture, whisking constantly. Pour dressing over carrots and dates and stir well to coat. Stir in mint and parsley.
  • Allow to sit an hour at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.1, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 372, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 20.7, Protein 2

MOROCCAN RAW CARROT SALAD



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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.

Tips:

  • For sweeter salad, use sweeter carrots, such as baby carrots or rainbow carrots.
  • If you don't have fresh dates, you can use dried dates, just be sure to soak them in warm water for about 10 minutes before using.
  • You can add other ingredients to this salad, such as chopped nuts, seeds, or dried fruit.
  • If you are not vegan, you can use regular yogurt or sour cream instead of the Greek yogurt.
  • Serve this salad immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This Moroccan Carrot Salad with Dates and Yogurt is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, vegan-friendly, and packed with flavor. The combination of sweet carrots, tangy dates, and creamy yogurt is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give this Moroccan Carrot Salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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