Embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the tantalizing flavors of Moroccan carrot salad, a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of Moroccan cuisine. This delightful salad, known locally as "Zaalouk," is a symphony of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, showcasing the versatility of carrots as a culinary star. Join us on this journey to uncover the secrets behind this captivating dish, as we delve into its origins, traditional preparation methods, and the endless possibilities for variations that will leave your taste buds craving more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MOROCCAN SPICY CARROT SALAD
Carrots are cut into thin, round pieces and cooked with the spices.
Provided by malak
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Carrot Salad Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine carrots, water, garlic, olive oil, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a shallow pan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until carrots are tender and water evaporates, about 20 minutes.
- Stir vinegar and cumin through the carrot mixture.
- Remove the pan from heat and set aside to allow salad to cool to room temperature.
- Garnish with cilantro to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 56.4 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
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
MOROCCAN RAW CARROT SALAD
Carrot salads are a relatively new dish, especially raw ones. Until well into the twentieth century, most Europeans ate only cooked carrots, primarily in stews and soups. In the Middle East, people also used them as a component of cooked dishes, but sometimes added grated or minced raw carrots as a minor ingredient to various salads.
Provided by Gil Marks
Categories Salad Vegetable Appetizer Side No-Cook Quick & Easy Carrot Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 5 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 2 days to allow the flavors to meld and permeate the carrots. Served chilled or at room temperature.
- VARIATIONS
- Moroccan Cooked Carrot Salad (Shlata Chizo Metbucha): o not grate the carrots, but cut them on a diagonal into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Cook in gently boiling water until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again. Toss with the dressing as above. **Moroccan Carrot-Orange Salad (Shlata Chizo):**Omit the cumin and add 1 1/2 teaspoons orange blossom water or 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup chopped fresh spearmint, and, if desired, 1 tablespoon sugar or honey. **Turkish Carrot Salad with Yogurt (Havuc Salatasi):**Substitute 1 cup plain yogurt for the lemon juice.
MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the carrots and boil until tender, about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly, then slice into 1/2-inch coins.
- In a large bowl, whisk the olive oil, harissa, garlic, lemon juice, 3/4 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Toss with the carrots to coat, then toss with the cilantro and parsley. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and serve warm or at room temp, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
MOROCCAN-STYLE CARROT SALAD
Provided by John Willoughby
Categories easy, quick, weekday, salads and dressings, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 side-dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Toast the coriander and cumin in a dry pan over medium-high heat, shaking often to avoid burning, until just fragrant and slightly darker, about 3 minutes.
- Combine spices with remaining ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Refrigerate, covered, for one hour or up to 24 hours. Stir before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 104, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 277 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams
MOROCCAN SPICED CARROT SALAD
A cheap, healthy and easy salad. For a variation, try using curry powder in place of the cumin or adding a handful of raisins (soaked in hot water first).
Provided by Sackville
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix the grated carrots with the orange juice and cumin.
- Season with sugar, salt and pepper.
- Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle over a couple tablespoons each of chopped coriander and parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.3, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 43, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 5.8, Protein 1
MOROCCAN ORANGE-BLOSSOM SCENTED CARROT SALAD
LIght Moroccan meal starter, untried by me. Note that cooking time includes chilling time. Adapted from "It's All American Food" by David Rosengarten. Posted for ZWT NA*ME
Provided by Muffin Goddess
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil over high heat.
- While you're waiting for your water to boil, Stir together 1 tsp of the orange blossom water and all other ingredients except for the carrots and parsley in a medium mixing bowl. Set dressing mixture aside.
- Once your water is at a full rolling boil, add the carrots and cook until tender but still a bit crisp (I'm guessing about 10 minutes for this, because the carrots are so thin, but you'll have to check them as they cook so you don't end up with mushy carrots). When the carrots are done to your liking, drain them and add them to the dressing bowl, tossing to coat thoroughly. At this point, if you can fit the mixing bowl in your freezer, do so. If, like me, you can't even fit a cereal bowl in your freezer, dump the dressed carrots into a large freezer bag and seal tightly (don't want your freezer smelling like Moroccan dressing, even if it does contain orange blossom water!), and place in the freezer.
- Allow the mixture to chill for about 15 to 20 minutes, tossing once or twice. Remove from the freezer and pour into a serving bowl if using a freezer bag.
- Toss mixture once more with the remaining orange blossom water. Salt to taste, if desired (if you salted your water enough for the carrots, you may not need any additional salt).
- Serve either slightly chilled or at room temp, sprinkled with the parsley.
MOROCCAN CARROT AND SPINACH SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
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 carrots until they just start softening.
- In another saute pan heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the spinach until just wilted. Remove from the pan and rough chop.
- 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.
CARROT AND RAISIN SALAD---MOROCCAN STYLE
A little different combination of flavors makes this so good. We like it any time, but is especially good in the winter, when other fresh vegetables are not as good or quite expensive!
Provided by NoSpringChicken
Categories Moroccan
Time 30m
Yield 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Slice carrots into about three pieces.
- Cook carrots in boiling water until crisp-tender, about five minutes.
- Drain, rinse with cold water and drain again.
- While carrots cool, in medium bowl, combine lemon juice, sugar, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, salt and cayenne pepper.
- Stir to dissolve sugar and salt.
- Stir in olive oil, parsley and raisins.
- Add carrots and toss to combine.
- Cover and chill for at least one hour to blend flavors, stirring occasionally.
- Serve on a leaf of lettuce, if desired.
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 WITH PARSLEY AND ROASTED LEMON
Provided by Aarti Sequeira
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the lemon pieces in a cold skillet. Add a generous amount of oil to cover the bottom of the pan and heat over low heat until the rinds soften and begin to brown and caramelize, about 20 minutes.
- In a large bowl, add the cumin, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne, orange zest, orange juice, salt, and pepper. While whisking, pour 1/4 cup olive oil in a thin stream until the dressing reaches your desired consistency. Add the carrots, parsley, and pine nuts. Remove the caramelized lemon to the bowl using a slotted spoon. Toss and taste for seasoning. Drizzle in some of the lemon infused oil, to taste.
- Store in the refrigerator until serving time.
MOROCCAN CARROT AND CINNAMON SALAD
Make and share this Moroccan Carrot and Cinnamon Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by morgainegeiser
Categories Moroccan
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place a steamer rack in the bottom of a medium saucepan.
- Add enough water to come almost up to the bottom of the rack.
- Place saucepan over medium heat. When water boils, add carrots, cover saucepan, and cook 5 minutes or until carrots are tender crisp. Drain.
- Place carrots in a medium bowl.
- While carrots are cooking, combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
- Mix well. Spoon over hot carrots, tossing until carrots are well coated.
- Chill several hours or overnight to blend flavors.
- Mix before serving.
- Cook time does not include chilling time.
RAW VEGAN MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD
Today I made a Raw Moroccan Carrot Salad which I found posted on thesunnyrawkitchen.blogspot.com. When I saw this recipe I got so excited because I had wanted to try a traditional Moroccan carrot salad a few months ago but didn't because I can't stand the taste of cooked carrots. I love trying new Mediterranean dishes, so this was perfect... more at bellaraw.blogspot.com **Cook time is really refrigeration time**
Provided by happybella
Categories Vegetable
Time 2h15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 2 days to allow the flavors to meld. Served chilled or at room temperature.
TAIM'S MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD (NOT SPICY)
Courtesy of Chef Einat Admony of Taim Restaurant in NYC. One of the many ways I prepare this type of a salad, depending on my mood.
Provided by AniSarit
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place carrots in a large pot of cold water and bring to a boil, cooking until slightly tender but not overdone, approximately 15 minutes depending on the size of the carrots.
- Drain and place carrots in an ice-water bath until cool.
- Slice diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.
- In a large pan, sauté the carrot slices in olive oil until slightly brown, cooking them in small batches if your pan becomes crowded.
- Place carrots in a bowl, add the olive oil and the remaining ingredients, and mix well.
- For best results, refrigerate overnight and serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.4, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 825, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 8.8, Protein 2
MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD WITH PARSLEY AND ROASTED LEMON RECIPE
I thought this sounded good really good; a different kind of salad. Recipe comes from Morrocanfoods.blogspot.com
Provided by Ck2plz
Categories Moroccan
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the lemon pieces in a cold skillet. Add a generous amount of oil to cover the bottom of the pan and heat over low heat until the rinds soften and begin to brown and caramelize, about 20 minutes.
- In a large bowl, add the cumin, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne, orange zest, orange juice, salt, and pepper. While whisking, pour 1/4 cup olive oil in a thin stream until the dressing reaches your desired consistency. Add the carrots, parsley, and pine nuts. Remove the caramelized lemon to the bowl using a slotted spoon. Toss and taste for seasoning. Drizzle in some of the lemon infused oil, to taste.
- Store in the refrigerator until serving time.
CARROT SALAD WITH MOROCCAN DRESSING
This recipe has been submitted for play in ZWT9 - Morocco. This recipe is from cookbook: More HeartSmart Cooking With Bonnie Stern. This lovely salad has a big punch of flavor. You will be left smiling. Toasting the sesame seeds really enhances the flavor.
Provided by Baby Kato
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cut carrots diagonally into 1/2 " pieces.
- Place carrots in rapidly boiling water and cook for 4 minutes, drain, rinse with cold water and pat dry.
- In a large bowl, add the orange & lemon juices, honey, parpika, cumin and cinnamon.
- Next add in the carrots and toss, sprinkle with the mint, cilantro, parsley, sesame oil and sesame seeds.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve.
- Note: * To toast sesame seeds *.
- Place sesame seeds in a dry skillet and shake over medium high heat until lightly toasted. They cook quickly becareful not to burn them.
MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD WITH DATES AND YOGURT (VEGAN-FRIENDLY)
I'm not sure if this recipe is more inspired by Moroccan cuisine or close to a traditional recipe...it doesn't matter to me. From a local CSA flyer but the original recipe source is unknown. You can easily make this recipe vegan by omitting the plain yogurt and substituting another sweetener for the honey. A link to ras el hanout recipes on this site: http://www.food.com/recipe-finder/condiments-etc/ras-el-hanout. I use this one: Recipe #205185.
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Grate the carrots and place them in a bowl. Stir in most of the almonds (save a few for garnish) and the dates.
- Whisk together the dressing. Taste and correct seasonings, add more lemon juice or yogurt if necessary. Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture; stir.
- Serve immediately or cover and chill.
- Garnish with a few sliced almonds and fresh mint leaves before serving.
- If desired, the carrot salad can be served over a bed of lettuce. I served it over butter lettuce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.1, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 2, Sodium 72.1, Carbohydrate 20.2, Fiber 4, Sugar 13.3, Protein 2.9
MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD WITH ORANGE BLOSSOM WATER VEGAN
The orange blossom water gives this salad a delightfully unusual scent and taste. I really loved it and I'll definitely be making this again. (You can purchase orange blossom water at your local Indian or Middle Eastern grocer.)
Provided by bliss336
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Peel the carrots and cut them in half and lengthwise.
- Put them in a pot with just enough water to cover them, 1/2 the garlic, and the sugar.
- Boil until just tender. Drain.
- While the carrots are boiling, mix together the olive oil, orange blossom water, remaining garlic, and pepper.
- Return the carrots to the pot with this mixture and sauté over low heat for a few minutes to combine the flavors.
- Remove from heat, put in a serving dish, and mix with the chopped parsley and cilantro.
MOROCCAN SPICED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CARROT SALAD
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine carrots, green onions, 2 T olive oil, 3 T lemon juice, cilantro, 1 T honey, 1/2 t cumin and 1/4 t salt. Set salad aside. Cut pork into 1 inch thick medallions, set aside. Reserve 1 T of the remaining oil. \in a bowl,. combine paprika, cinnamon, pepper and remainisn oil, lemon juice, honey, cumin and salt. Toss over pork, gently rubbing into meat. In a cast iron or heavy skillet, heat reserved oil over medium high heat; cook porl until juices run clear when pork is pierced and just a hint of pink remains inside, 3-4 minutes (or more!) Serve with carrot salad
MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD WITH ORANGES AND MEDJOOL DATES
Make and share this Moroccan Carrot Salad With Oranges and Medjool Dates recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lavender Lynn
Categories Tropical Fruits
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk the orange and lemon juice with the zests, sugar, cinnamon, cumin and cayenne. Gradually whisk in the olive oil and season the dressing with salt.
- In a large bowl, toss the carrots with all but 2 tablespoons of the dressing and let stand at room temperature for 40 minutes.
- Using a very sharp knife, peel the remaining 3 oranges, carefully removing all of the bitter white pith. Cut in between the membranes, releasing the orange sections into the bowl with the remaining dressing. Add the dates and toss. Arrange the carrot salad on a platter, spoon the oranges and dates around it and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.1, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 40.9, Carbohydrate 39.4, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 29.9, Protein 2
Tips:
- Choose the right carrots: For the best flavor and texture, use fresh, young carrots. Avoid carrots that are woody or have blemishes.
- Shred the carrots thinly: This will help them absorb the dressing better and make them more tender.
- Use a flavorful dressing: The dressing is what really makes this salad shine, so don't skimp on the ingredients. A good dressing should be tangy, sweet, and savory, with a hint of spice.
- Let the salad marinate: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you marinate the salad, the better it will taste.
- Serve the salad chilled: This will help to keep it crisp and refreshing.
Conclusion:
Moroccan carrot salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its bright flavors and vibrant colors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
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