Name: Moroccan Carrot Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 3 medium carrots (grated); 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro ( (or parsley)); 1 clove garlic (chopped); ¼ tsp. ground cumin; ½ tsp. ground paprika; 1 dash cinnamon; ½ tsp. Himalayan salt; ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper ((to taste; optional))

This Moroccan Carrot Salad combines crunchy carrots with an exotic blend of spices and a simple dressing made from olive oil and tangy lemon juice.

Its bold flavor comes from a blend of spices — cumin, paprika, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper accent the natural sweetness of the carrots.

Don’t want the heat? You can reduce the cayenne pepper, or omit it altogether.

Chopped fresh cilantro adds color and bright flavor to this carrot salad. Not a big fan of cilantro? Swap in parsley.

If you’re doing the Ultimate Reset, this Moroccan Carrot Salad is a staple dish you can enjoy for lunch or dinner.

4.59 from 12 votes

Moroccan Carrot Salad

This easy, healthy Moroccan Carrot Salad recipe features an exotic blend of spices and a light lemon dressing that is clean eating at it's finest.

Course Salad

Cuisine Moroccan

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 0 mins

Total Time 20 mins

Servings 1 Servings

Calories 338 kcal

Author BODi

Ingredients

3 medium carrots grated
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro (or parsley)
1 clove garlic chopped
¼ tsp. ground cumin
½ tsp. ground paprika
1 dash cinnamon
½ tsp. Himalayan salt
¼ tsp. cayenne pepper (to taste; optional)

Instructions

Combine carrots, oil, lemon juice, cilantro, garlic, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne (if desired) in a large bowl; mix well.
Let salad marinate, covered, in refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Moroccan Carrot Salad

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 338 Calories from Fat 261

% Daily Value*

Fat 29g45%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Sodium 1197mg52%

Carbohydrates 23g8%

Fiber 7g29%

Sugar 9g10%

Protein 3g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Container Equivalents
3 Green
6 tsp.

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Moroccan Carrot Salad recipe photographs by Kirsten Morningstar