I’ve seen both cooked and raw versions of Moroccan Carrot Salad, but I prefer mine cooked. So this recipe is made with steamed carrots, and is very easy to prepare. Not to mention, it’s full of fresh flavors that pair well with many meals. You can even bring it to a potluck barbecue or picnic. It’s made without top allergens, gluten, and added sugars, so almost everyone can enjoy it.
I originally shared this recipe in 2006, and today it’s getting a big update!
Special Diet Notes: Moroccan Carrot Salad
By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, plant-based, paleo, and vegetarian.
Moroccan Carrot Salad
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Although it's tasty when warm, this recipe is also a great healthy side dish to make ahead. The flavors develop more as it chills in the refrigerator.
Author: Alisa Fleming
Serves: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds baby carrots, or regular carrots cut into ½-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional, I usually omit it)
- 2 to 4 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 to 2 teaspoons)
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon fine sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Steam the carrots until just crisp tender, about 6 to 10 minutes. Remove the carrots to a serving dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, parsley, cilantro (if using), garlic, cumin, mustard, pepper, and salt.
- Pour the dressing over the carrots and toss to coat.
- Serve warm, let the flavors meld for an hour at room temperature, or refrigerate for several hours to overnight.
Key Pantry Supplies: Moroccan Carrot Salad
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2 Comments
I love that you made this carrot salad warm. That’s definitely easier on the digestion and what a great group of ingredients you have to go with it. Will be jumping into this shortly!
I’ve been looking for more ways to serve carrots. I love that the flavors in this lend themselves to Latin cooking as well as the Moroccan.