Shredded carrots with spices in a blue bowl.

Moroccan Carrot Salad

Chef Nadine Nelson

Ingredients 

  • 6 Carrots Medium
  • ½ Onion Small
  • 1 Lemon Small
  • 3 Tbsp Canola Oil
  • 1 tsp Curry Powder
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • ¼ cup Raisins Dark or golden

Equipment

  • 2 Small Mixing Bowl
  • Box Grater
  • Medium Bowl

Instructions

  • Rinse and peel carrots and onion.
  • Shred carrots with a grater. Dice onion.
  • Rinse lemon and cut in half. In a small bowl, squeeze juice. Discard seeds.
  • In a medium bowl, combine carrots and onions.
  • In a second small bowl, combine oil, curry powder, salt, pepper, and 2 Tablespoons of the lemon juice. Mix well. Let marinate 5 minutes.
  • Pour liquid mixture over carrots and onions. Stir in raisins. Mix well.

Notes

  • Replace half of the carrot with grated jicama or apples, if you like.
  • For best taste, allow flavors to blend before serving. Let sit 15-20 minutes after you have mixed in the sauce in step 6.
  • Serve as a colorful side dish for fish, poached chicken, or baked or broiled chicken legs.
  • Layer onto a sandwich with lean turkey and fresh veggies like cucumber.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Moroccan Carrot Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
115
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
238
mg
10
%
Potassium
 
290
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
13
g
4
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
10199
IU
204
%
Vitamin C
 
14
mg
17
%
Calcium
 
31
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Carrot, Carrots, Curry Powder, Gluten Free, Lemon, Onion, Onions, Raisin, Raisins, Salad, Vegan, Vegetarian