Moroccan carrot and spinach salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of carrots with the earthy taste of spinach, all coated in a tangy and aromatic dressing. This salad is a delightful addition to any meal, whether it's a light lunch or a side dish for dinner. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. With its colorful appearance and unique flavor profile, Moroccan carrot and spinach salad is sure to impress your taste buds.
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MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD
Shaved carrots spiced with coriander, cumin, cayenne and cinnamon are tossed with golden raisins and a light lemon dressing.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 15m
Yield 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Peel the carrots and shave them into ribbons with a vegetable peeler. Put in a large bowl. Add the lemon juice, oil, raisins, coriander, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon and 3/4 teaspoon salt and toss to combine. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
MOROCCAN CARROT AND SPINACH SALAD
This lovely warm salad, with flavours reminiscent of Morocco, is the creation of celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck.
Provided by Irmgard
Categories Spinach
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Add the carrots, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 cup lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
- Cook the carrots until they just start softening.
- In another saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Add the spinach and cook just until wilted.
- Remove from the pan and chop roughly.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked carrots, spinach, remaining 1 teaspoon sugar, cumin, garlic, orange juice, remaining lemon juice and remaining olive oil.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 129, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 221.2, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 3, Sugar 10.1, Protein 1.5
MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD
Add Moroccan flavor to your meal with this carrot and chickpeas salad-a perfect side dish.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 2h15m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients with whisk until blended; set aside.
- In large bowl, combine carrots, chick peas and raisins; toss to combine. Add dressing; mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally. Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 10 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g
MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories salads and dressings
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put the carrots in a saucepan with water to cover, bring to a boil and simmer about 15 minutes, until the carrots are tender but slightly firm. Drain the carrots and put in a bowl.
- Add the lemon juice and mix well. Combine the cumin, coriander, sugar and salt in a small dish, mix, then add to the carrots. Toss well. Season with pepper and fold in the olive oil and fresh coriander.
- Cover and allow to marinate at least six hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 73, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 225 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
MOROCCAN CHICKPEA, CARROT & SPINACH SALAD
This is from Sanitarium, love the sound of it but I would minus the raisins, I don't really do fruit in a savoury dish.
Provided by Mandy
Categories Onions
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oil in a non-stick frypan over medium heat, add cumin, chickpeas and garlic, cook stirring often, for 3 minutes Remove from heat.
- Combine orange juice and currants in a tea cup. Microwave for 1 min until hot, drain & reserve orange juice.
- Combine currants, chickpea micture, carrots, green onions, spinach & coriander in a large bowl.
- To make dressing: Combine tahini & reserved orange juice, season to taste, whisk to combine & drizzle over salad.
- Toss salad through to coat in dressing and sprinkle with seeds to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.9, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 359.9, Carbohydrate 45.2, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 12.5, Protein 10.2
MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories weekday, salads and dressings
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring 2 large pots of water to boil. Add the carrots and cook just until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, add the Swiss chard to the second pot of water and blanch for 5 minutes. Drain and immediately plunge into a bowl of cold water. Drain, press out all of the water, chop coarsely and set aside.
- Whisk together remaining ingredients except salt and pepper. Add the carrots and Swiss chard and toss. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 203, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 555 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams
MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD
Cumin and cayenne give this bright orange salad its bite.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread pistachios on a rimmed baking sheet; toast in oven until fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool; coarsely chop.
- In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook carrots until crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes, adding raisins during last minute of cooking. Drain in a colander; rinse under cold water until cool.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, and cayenne; season with salt and pepper. Whisking constantly, slowly add olive oil.
- Add carrots, pistachios, and cilantro to dressing; toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 4 g
Tips:
- For the dressing, use high-quality olive oil and lemon juice to ensure the best flavor.
- If you don't have ground cumin, you can substitute ground coriander or a blend of the two.
- To save time, use pre-shredded carrots and spinach, or a mix of both in a pre-packaged salad blend.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the salad, such as diced bell pepper, cucumber, or tomatoes.
- If you like a sweeter dressing, add a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.
Conclusion:
This Moroccan carrot and spinach salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a main meal or as a light lunch or snack. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and the dressing is light and refreshing. The salad is also very easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this Moroccan carrot and spinach salad a try.
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