Description
This Moroccan Carrot Salad with Oranges is a vibrant and refreshing dish combining sweet oranges, crisp carrots, and a warmly spiced citrus dressing. It’s a flavorful and healthy side dish perfect for a variety of meals.
Ingredients
- 4 large carrots (about 2 cups shredded)
- 2 medium navel oranges
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon orange juice (squeezed from the orange)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
Instructions
- Peel the carrots and grate them using a coarse grater or food processor.
- Peel the oranges, remove the white pith, and cut them into bite-sized chunks. Remove any seeds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, orange juice, olive oil, cumin, cinnamon, honey (or maple syrup), and salt to make the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated carrots and orange chunks.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Sprinkle with chopped cilantro or parsley before serving.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- This salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Great as a side dish for grilled meats or vegetarian mains.
- Maple syrup makes it vegan-friendly.
- You can add chopped nuts or raisins for extra texture and sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg