Best 2 Moroccan Carrot Salad With Dates And Yogurt Vegan Friendly Recipes

Discover the vibrant flavors of Moroccan cuisine with a tantalizing vegan-friendly recipe for carrot salad. This refreshing and wholesome dish combines the sweetness of carrots, the richness of dates, and the tanginess of yogurt, creating a symphony of flavors that will delight your palate. With its vibrant colors and distinct spices, this salad is a perfect side dish or light meal that captures the essence of Morocco.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD WITH DATES AND YOGURT (VEGAN-FRIENDLY)

Moroccan Carrot Salad With Dates and Yogurt (Vegan-Friendly) image

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

Ingredients

6 -8 carrots, grated (I used standard orange, indigo and yellow carrots)
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted (walnuts, pistachios, pine nuts, hazelnuts are good substitutes)
3 large dates, chopped small (I used a combo of medjool and deglet noor dates)
lettuce leaf
1 lemon, juice and zest of
1 -2 tablespoon honey (Local honey is best! I had to warm the honey a little to make it easier to whisk.)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 -2 teaspoon orange flower water, to taste
1 teaspoon ras el hanout spice mix
1/4 cup greek style plain yogurt
3 -4 tablespoons of fresh mint, minced (save a few leaves for garnish)

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

RAW VEGAN MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD

Raw Vegan Moroccan Carrot Salad image

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

Ingredients

1 lb carrot, coarsely grated (about 4 cups)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 -4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 -4 garlic cloves, mashed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon sumac
1 pinch salt
about 1/2 teaspoon harissa (or 1 tablespoon minced green chilies, or 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne(I used cayenne because I didn't)

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.

Tips:

To save time, use pre-shredded carrots or shred them using a food processor.
If you don't have cumin or coriander, you can substitute ground turmeric or paprika.
For a sweeter salad, add more dates or honey.
For a spicier salad, add more cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Moroccan carrot salad is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. The combination of sweet carrots, savory dates, and creamy yogurt is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give Moroccan carrot salad a try.