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Moroccan Carrot Salad

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Moroccan Carrot Salad

“A mind-blowing flavor with sweet spiciness that turns into a flavor bomb in your mouth. A ‘must-make’ salad alongside any meal!”

Grandma Leah

Original Recipe Author

Slightly sweet, a bit zesty, and incredibly delicious. These are the three main characteristics of our Moroccan carrot salad!

It contains aromatic spices from Middle East cuisine, making it the perfect companion to any meal!

Let’s see how you can whip it up.

Moroccan Carrot Salad
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Why this Moroccan Carrot Salad is A MUST-try:

  • You have garlic, sweet paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, hot paprika, and lemon zest all packed in one recipe, turning the insides of your mouth into a party!
  • Though its ingredient list may seem a tad long, the recipe is straightforward, and most of the ingredients are also common.
  • Bottom line: This recipe is very different from the most common ones out there as it relies on a whole different cuisine from the one we’re used to. So, why not give this tasty Moroccan carrot salad a try?
Moroccan Carrot Salad

Moroccan Carrot Salad

Serve it as a side dish, it won’t disappoint you!
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Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Morrocan

Ingredients

  • 8 medium-sized carrots
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 tsp. sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. hot sauce (those who like some heat can add another ½ tsp.)
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. coarse black pepper
  • A pinch of hot paprika (optional)
  • Juice and zest from a medium-sized lemon
  • ½ bushel cilantro / parsley
  • 4 tbsp. canola / olive oil

Instructions

  • Start by peeling the carrots, then cut them into ½’’ thick rings (around 1 cm).
  • Move the chopped carrots into a large cooking pot and boil in water for about 20 minutes until they turn “al dente”—soft but still a little bit firm.
  • Strain the carrots and place them in a bowl.
  • Add the rest of your ingredients to the carrots, then mix everything together until well combined.
  • Taste-test the salad and adjust it to your liking.
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