Description
This vibrant Moroccan Carrot Salad combines shredded carrots, sweet raisins, and a zesty orange-mustard dressing infused with cumin and apple cider vinegar. The salad is refreshingly sweet and tangy with a touch of spice, making it a perfect, healthy side dish that can be prepared in just 10 minutes and served chilled.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 3 cups carrots, shredded
- 1 cup raisins
Dressing
- Juice from 1 orange
- 1 tbsp grainy mustard
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
Garnish
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Carrots: If using whole carrots, shred them finely into a large serving bowl. Alternatively, you can use pre-shredded carrots for convenience.
- Add Ingredients: To the bowl with carrots, add the raisins along with the orange juice, grainy mustard, salt, black pepper, cumin, honey, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Season to Taste: Taste your salad and adjust the salt and pepper as needed to suit your preference for seasoning.
- Chill: Place the salad in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. This chilling step helps the flavors to meld and intensify, giving the salad its signature taste.
- Serve: Before serving, give the salad a good toss, then garnish with freshly chopped cilantro. Enjoy this refreshing and flavorful Moroccan carrot salad as a side dish or light snack.
Notes
- For a nuttier flavor, consider adding toasted almonds or pine nuts as a garnish.
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan option.
- Adjust the cumin quantity based on your spice preference.
- Salad can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Use fresh cilantro for garnishing to add brightness and color.
