Description
Zesty Moroccan Carrot Salad dances with Mediterranean flavors, blending sweet roasted carrots and tangy spices. Fragrant herbs and citrus notes create a refreshing side dish that brings sunshine to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (946 ml) shredded carrots (about 5–6 medium carrots)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (or plain Greek yogurt for a creamy version)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup (75 g) raisins (golden or regular)
- ¼ cup (15 g) chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds or chopped walnuts (optional for crunch)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Dressing Preparation: Blend olive oil (or yogurt) with vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a small mixing vessel, whisking until a smooth, harmonious emulsion forms.
- Salad Assembly: Tumble shredded carrots into a spacious bowl, introducing raisins and freshly chopped parsley; if desired, sprinkle in sunflower seeds or chopped nuts for textural contrast.
- Final Fusion: Cascade the prepared dressing over the vegetable medley, gently tossing to ensure each ingredient is lavishly coated and flavor-infused.
- Flavor Development: Allow the salad to rest and meld flavors in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes, enabling the ingredients to harmonize and intensify their collective taste profile.
- Serving Suggestion: Present the carrot salad either thoroughly chilled or at ambient temperature, offering a refreshing and vibrant culinary experience.
Notes
- Shred carrots freshly for crunchier, more vibrant salad instead of using pre-shredded options.
- Swap olive oil with Greek yogurt for a tangier, creamier version that adds protein and reduces calories.
- Toast sunflower seeds or nuts briefly before adding to intensify their nutty profile and provide extra crunch.
- Experiment with different honey varieties like wildflower or clover to create subtle flavor variations in the dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg