Moroccan Carrot And Cinnamon Salad Recipe

Experience a taste of Marrakech with this vibrant Moroccan Carrot & Cinnamon Salad! Sweet carrots are perfectly tender-crisp, then tossed in a fragrant cinnamon-spiced dressing. A refreshing and flavorful side dish or light lunch, perfect for warm weather. This easy recipe is ready in under 30 minutes (excluding chilling time).

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 65.1 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Moroccan Carrot And Cinnamon Salad

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How to Make Moroccan Carrot And Cinnamon Salad

  1. Place a steamer rack in the bottom of a medium saucepan.
  2. Add 1 inch of water to the saucepan.
  3. Place saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the water to a boil.
  4. Add 1 pound of peeled and chopped carrots to the steamer basket. Cover and steam for 5-7 minutes, or until carrots are tender-crisp but still hold their shape.
  5. Carefully remove the steamer basket and drain the carrots.
  6. Transfer the steamed carrots to a medium bowl.
  7. While the carrots are steaming, prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  8. Pour the dressing over the warm carrots and gently toss to coat evenly.
  9. Let the salad cool slightly before covering and refrigerating for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
  10. Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss. Garnish with fresh cilantro or chopped nuts (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

31g

Fat

1g

Carbs

4g