MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD WITH DATES AND YOGURT (VEGAN-FRIENDLY)

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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

Ms Chaina
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover carrots. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


Tebogo Manne
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I'm not a big fan of carrots, but this salad is delicious. The dates and yogurt add a nice sweetness and creaminess.


Brian Welch
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious salad. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Sunday Mthombeni
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Dj Mim
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This salad is a keeper! It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make. I love the combination of carrots, dates, and yogurt.


sk ripon1991
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Easy to make and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again!


Sajal Ali
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This salad is delicious and healthy. The carrots are roasted to perfection and the dates add a nice sweetness. The yogurt and lemon dressing is light and refreshing. I would definitely recommend this salad.


Sophie Chappell
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The carrots are always roasted perfectly and the dates add a nice sweetness. The yogurt and lemon dressing is also delicious.


Amir Bohio
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This is a great salad for a summer picnic or potluck. It's easy to make and can be made ahead of time. The flavors are well-balanced and the salad is very refreshing.


Shahd Mohamed
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This salad is refreshing and flavorful. The carrots are roasted to perfection and the dates add a nice sweetness. The yogurt and lemon dressing is light and tangy. I would definitely recommend this salad.


Shirley Bromwell
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This salad is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of carrots, dates, and yogurt. The dressing is also perfect. I will definitely be making this salad again and again.


Nia Jimenez
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I was hesitant to try this salad because I'm not a big fan of carrots, but I'm glad I did. The combination of flavors and textures is amazing. The carrots are perfectly roasted and the dates add a nice sweetness. The yogurt and lemon dressing is ligh


Loki's Septer
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This carrot salad is a delightful explosion of flavors and textures. The sweetness of the carrots and dates pairs perfectly with the tanginess of the yogurt and lemon juice. The crunchy almonds add a nice contrast to the soft carrots. I will definite