Moroccan Carrot Salad
This ain’t your average carrot situation. Perfectly tender carrots get tossed in a bold, harissa-spiked vinaigrette with cumin, sumac, and just enough citrus to make it pop like all get out. This Moroccan carrot salad brings BIG flavor with minimal effort, holds up for days, and somehow tastes even better after a night in the fridge. Easy to prep, hard to stop eating.
Servings: 4 Cups
Calories: 92kcal
Cost: $4
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Carrots peeled, and sliced thinly
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon sumac
- 1 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 teaspoons harissa
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
Optional Garnishes:
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Cilantro leaves
- Parsley leaves
Instructions
- Place a steamer basket in a large pot and add water just below the basket. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then add the sliced carrots. Cover and steam for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the carrots are fork tender but not so cooked that they are totally mushy.
- Transfer the steamed carrots to bowl of ice water to shock them.
- After sitting in the ice water for 60 seconds, drain the carrots in a colander and discard any ice. Let the carrots drip dry for a few minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cumin, coriander, sumac, lemon juice, harissa, brown sugar, olive oil, and salt.
- Add the cooled carrots and mix gently to coat evenly with the dressing.
- Transfer to an attractive serving bowl. Garnish with a light drizzle of olive oil, toasted sesame seeds, cilantro leaves, and parsley leaves, if using. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
🥕 Size Matters:
Slice your carrots to a consistent thickness (about 1 cm. ) to ensure even cooking and that perfect tender texture.
🧊 Ice, Ice, Baby:
Don't skip the ice bath—it's the secret to stopping the cooking process and locking in that ideal tender-crisp texture.
🌡️ Warm It Up, Buttercup:
Serve this salad at room temperature, not straight from the fridge—the flavors pop much more when they’re not chilled!
Nutrition
Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 437mg | Potassium: 396mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 18982IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg