Best 10 Moroccan Carrot Salad With Orange Blossom Water Vegan Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to Morocco with this tantalizing carrot salad, a symphony of flavors and textures that will delight your palate. This vegan-friendly dish showcases the vibrant colors and aromatic spices of Moroccan cuisine. The主役, carrots, are grated into thin, crisp strands, providing a refreshing crunch. Sweet and tangy dressing with a hint of fragrant orange blossom water brings the salad to life.

Accompanying the carrot salad are three additional recipes that explore the diverse culinary landscape of Morocco. Immerse yourself in the flavors of traditional Moroccan harira soup, a hearty and comforting dish that combines lentils, chickpeas, and vegetables in a rich tomato broth. For a taste of Moroccan street food, try the mouthwatering batata harra, a spicy and flavorful dish featuring potatoes roasted with cumin, coriander, and paprika. And to satisfy your sweet cravings, indulge in the delectable chebakia, a crispy pastry drizzled with honey and sprinkled with sesame seeds, a perfect ending to your Moroccan culinary adventure.

Let's cook with our recipes!

MIDDLE EASTERN CARROT SALAD



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A light and vibrant shredded salad flavoured with orange blossom water, cumin and mint- serve alongside spiced meats

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Side dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ tsp orange blossom water
½ tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
juice ½ lemon
500g carrot , shredded or grated
large handful small mint leaves

Steps:

  • Put the orange blossom water, cumin, oil, lemon juice and some seasoning into a jar. Screw on the lid and shake well to combine.
  • Tip the carrots and mint into a bowl. Pour over the dressing, season and toss everything together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

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 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



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 to 8 medium carrots, peeled and sliced in 1/4-inch rounds
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon honey
3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup olive oil
1 cup mint leaves, washed and chopped

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 CARROT SALAD WITH ORANGE BLOSSOM WATER VEGAN



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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 AND ORANGE SALAD



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Bursting with flavor from fresh herbs, cinnamon, and cumin, this vegan shredded carrot and orange salad is easy to make in 15 minutes.

Provided by Amy Katz

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups carrots (peeled and shredded)
2 oranges (peeled and segmented, with segments cut in half)
3 Tablespoons fresh cilantro (minced)
1 Tablespoon fresh mint (minced)
3 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Tablespoons orange juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup
salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Add the salad ingredients to a medium bowl.
  • Combine the dressing ingredients in a small jar and shake well.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 68 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 14 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MOROCCAN COOKED CARROT SALAD



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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

1 pound carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
3 to 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (to taste)
2 large garlic cloves, minced or pureed in a mortar and pestle with 1/4 teaspoon salt
Salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (to taste)
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
Imported black olives
2 hard boiled eggs, cut in wedges (optional)

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.

MOROCCAN CARROT-BLOOD ORANGE SALAD



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Here, blood orange segments are tossed into a salad of roasted carrots, salty olives and freshly ground spices - a refreshing, satisfying and stunning dish with sunset colors.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     weekday, salads and dressings

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound carrots (about 8 medium), peeled and trimmed
1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
1 teaspoon whole coriander seed
1 teaspoon whole fennel seed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt, more to taste
Large pinch cayenne
4 medium blood oranges
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, more to taste
2 cups baby arugula
1/4 cup pitted, oil-cured olives, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Quarter the carrots lengthwise and cut each length crosswise into 2-inch chunks. With a mortar and pestle or using the side of a knife, lightly crush the cumin, coriander and fennel. Spread carrots on a large rimmed baking sheet and toss with 2 tablespoons oil, crushed spices, 3/4 teaspoon salt and cayenne. Transfer to oven and roast, tossing occasionally, until carrots are tender and caramelized, 30 to 40 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
  • Meanwhile, grate zest of 1 orange into a small bowl. Whisk in garlic, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and lemon juice. Whisk in 2 tablespoons oil.
  • Slice the tops and bottoms from each orange. Stand each orange on a flat surface and slice away the rind and pith, top to bottom, following curve of the fruit. Hold oranges over a large bowl and slice away fruit between the membranes, releasing segments into the bowl.
  • Toss carrots, arugula and olives into the bowl. Gently toss in dressing. Taste and add more salt and lemon juice if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 245, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 607 milligrams, Sugar 18 grams

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.

ORANGE BLOSSOM CARROT SALAD



Orange Blossom Carrot Salad image

This carrot salad is representing the Middle East for ZWT 6. Orange flower water is distilled from bitter orange blossoms and is used to flavor drinks, salads, and desserts. Chef Evie Lieb adapted the recipe from The New Book of Middle Eastern Food.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Vegetable

Time 3h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb carrot, peeled and coarsely grated (with small cores)
1/2 cup golden raisins or 1/2 cup crimson raisins
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons freshly juiced lemon juice
2 teaspoons freshly juiced lemon juice
2 tablespoons orange flower water
2 teaspoons orange flower water
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (to taste)
salt and pepper, lightly sprinkled to taste
chopped of fresh mint (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients except mint. Chill in refrigerator several hours or overnight. Serve garnished with slivers of mint leaves.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, organic carrots. Look for carrots that are bright orange and have no blemishes.
  • If you don't have orange blossom water, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of orange zest and 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to this salad, such as grated zucchini, chopped cucumber, or sliced bell pepper.
  • Serve this salad immediately, or chill it for later. It will keep for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Conclusion:

Moroccan Carrot Salad with Orange Blossom Water is a refreshing, flavorful salad that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover carrots. The combination of sweet carrots, tangy orange blossom water, and aromatic spices makes this salad truly unique and delicious.

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