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    Home » Dietary Preferences » Peanut Free » Moroccan Carrot Salad

    Moroccan Carrot Salad

    ★★★★★ from 1 reviews
    May 15, 2021 / by Salima Benkhalti / 2 Comments(updated Jan 4, 2023)

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    A bowl of Moroccan carrot salad
    A bowl of Moroccan carrot salad
    A bowl of Moroccan carrot salad
    A bowl of Moroccan carrot salad
    A bowl of Moroccan carrot salad

    Today we're making a popular Moroccan Carrot Salad that's vegan, gluten free and requires only 4 ingredients.

    A bowl of Moroccan carrot salad

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    In Morocco, salad is a normal part of every day. It's not a taboo meal that people only order when they're on a diet. Salads are a staple in the Moroccan culture. Served in a large variety with almost every meal.

    It's not uncommon to find 3-4 different salads surrounding an entree at any given meal.

    This particular salad is one of my favorites because of the way it celebrates carrots. With only 4 simple ingredients, it highlights the sweet aromatic flavor of the vegetable in a special way.

    I love the flavors in this salad so much, I made them into a dessert! You can check out my salad-inspired carrot cake cupcakes here.

    a bowl of shredded carrots

    What you'll need / why these flavors work

    To make my Grandma's Moroccan Carrot Salad you will need a few large carrots, one super ripe orange, some high quality cinnamon and finely minced parsley.

    When these fresh, raw ingredients are mixed together with cinnamon, they create an experience that acts as somewhat of a palate cleanser.

    Like many other Moroccan salads, the fresh, raw ingredients provide a wonderful contrast to the traditional entree of a tagine with lots of meat and bread.

    a bowl of shredded carrots with herbs
    a hand squeezing an orange
    two hands mixing carrot salad

    Let's make the salad!

    Once you've got all your deliciously vegan ingredients out on your counter and ready to get introduced to one another, it's go time.

    Start by rinsing, trimming and shredding your carrots (more on that below) into a medium sized bowl.

    From there, it's as easy as sprinkling on some cinnamon, minced parsley and a generous squeeze of orange juice. Mix things together and voila! You've just made my Moroccan carrot salad.

    Enjoy this deliciously sweet veggie dish as an appetizer or accompaniment to any of these rocking Moroccan recipes:

    • Classic Tomato Salad
    • Chicken with Lemons and Olives
    • Lentil Salad
    • Citrus Salad
    • Moroccan Harira
    A bowl of Moroccan carrot salad

    How to shred carrots

    I'm sure by now you've already thought of a few ways to achieve those perfectly grated carrot shreds. There are truly endless ways to get the job done; to name a few:

    • in a blender/food processor
    • with a peeler
    • using a mandolin

    The methods above and any others (and I'm sure I'm forgetting a few) all work great! If that's what you've got, use it.

    That said, I have to share my personal favorite trick for shredding veggies. Using a box cheese grater.

    Because carrots are so firm and hold their integrity better than your average block of cheese, these two are a match made in heaven.

    Watch as your carrots glide through the box grater into perfect shreds in a matter of seconds. Just be careful not to cut yourself!

    Happy Cooking!

    Salima

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    Moroccan Carrot Salad

    A bowl of Moroccan carrot salad
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    ★★★★★

    5 from 1 reviews

    • Author: Salima's Kitchen
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 2 servings 1x
    • Category: Salad, Moroccan, Raw, Vegan
    • Method: Raw
    • Cuisine: Moroccan, North African, Mediterannean, African
    • Diet: Vegan

    Ingredients

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    • 2-3 large carrots, grated
    • 2 tbsp orange juice
    • 2 tsp parsley, minced
    • 1 tsp cinnamon

    Instructions

    1. Start by rinsing, trimming and shredding your carrots into a medium sized bowl.

    2. Sprinkle on cinnamon, minced parsley and a generous squeeze of orange juice. Mix things together and enjoy!

    Keywords: Moroccan Carrot Salad, Carrot Salad

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    1. Ahmed

      June 20, 2021 at 11:49 pm

      Thank you so much for the inspiration! Can I use a blender with baby carrots?

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      • Salima Benkhalti

        July 06, 2021 at 9:56 am

        Thank you for commenting ❤️ I wouldn't use a blender with carrots unless trying to juice them. Your best bet is using a cheese grater!

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