Moroccan Carrot Salad Food

MOROCCAN COOKED CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Place the carrots in a steamer above 1 inch of boiling water, cover and steam 5 to 8 minutes, until tender. Remove from the heat, rinse with cold water, and drain on paper towels.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet and add the garlic and cumin. Cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds, until the garlic smells fragrant, and stir in the carrots, pepper, and salt to taste. Stir together for a few minutes, until the carrots are nicely seasoned. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice, remaining olive oil, and the parsley. Taste and adjust salt and lemon juice as desired. Transfer to a platter, and decorate with olives and hard-boiled eggs if desired. Serve at room temperature.

MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD WITH PARSLEY AND ROASTED LEMON

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.

THE BEST MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Steam the carrots in a pressure cooker for 2 minutes. Alternatively, boil the carrots in a hot pan filled with water. Carrots should be cooked al dente.
• In a pan on medium heat, put the carrots, the olive oil and garlic.
• Add the spices, parsley, coriander, lemon juice and preserved lemons. Cook for 2 minutes while mixing.
• Add the water, reduce the heat and let everything cook for 5-10 minutes, until there is no liquid in the pan and the carrots are well infused with the spices.
• You can serve hot, tepid or cold, depending on your preference, either as a salad or with toasted bread.

THE BEST MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Slice the carrots into 3/4" rounds (cut them in half lengthwise as you get to the thicker part. The goal is to have all the carrots be approximately the same size, so they can cook evenly)
• Place carrots in a medium size pot, add water so it covers about 2" above the carrots and the salt. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat slightly so they can keep boiling. Cook for 45 minutes or until the carrots are tender, but not mushy (See note 3)
• Drain them well, transfer them to large bowl and immediately add the lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, cumin and sumac and toss well. Add the chopped cilantro or parsley, toss again and refrigerate until ready to serve (see note 4)

MOROCCAN CARROT & CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl (large enough to mix the entire salad), whisk together all of the ingredients for the dressing.
• To the dressing, add all of the ingredients for the salad and toss well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to a few hours. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary (you might need more salt, lemon or honey, depending on the sweetness of the carrots). Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with more fresh chopped herbs. Serve cold.
• Note: To toast the almonds, preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the almonds on a foil-lined baking sheet for easy clean-up. Bake for about 5 minutes, until the almonds are golden.

MOROCCAN SPICY CARROT SALAD

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.

MOROCCAN RAW CARROT SALAD

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:

• 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-STYLE CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add carrots and cook for about 20 minutes until nice and tender. Drain.
• Transfer the cooked carrots immediately to a large mixing bowl. And while nice and warm, season with a dash kosher salt, and the spices (harissa spice, cumin, coriander and paprika.) Add minced garlic, celery, cilantro, lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil.
• If you like, add a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds. Give the carrot salad a good toss to combine. Set the carrot salad aside for a bit before serving (it's best served at room temperature.)

MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Finely grate carrots and place in large bowl. Add shallots, parsley, and raisins.
• Then add olive oil, salt, garlic powder, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper and black pepper. Mix to combined.
• Serve immediately OR let it sit in the fridge for a while because the flavors just get better with time!

MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• If you wish you can soak the raisins in fresh orange juice for 15 minutes first. Then drain.
• Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
• Let sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour for best flavor.
• Refrigerate leftovers.

MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Slice carrots into uniform sized medallions or rounds. If the carrots are thicker, cut them into half before slicing.
• Place carrot slices in the top basket of a steamer and steam the vegetable for about 10 to 15 minutes until quite tender but still retaining shape. Make sure they don't over cook and fall apart.Tip: Alternatively, boil carrot slices in a large pot of salted water for 20 minutes and drain very well.
• While the carrots are cooking, take a large mixing bowl and whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, grated garlic, paprika, sumac, ground cumin, ground coriander, cinnamon or cardamom, black pepper and salt.
• Then add the warm carrot slices, cilantro, parsley, green onions and toss it all together. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
• Serve the salad warm or at room temperature.

MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Peel the carrots and remove the ends.
• Boil a pot of water and add the carrots. Cook for 12-15 minutes until carrots are soft to bite through but not mushy.
• Drain the hot water and immediately put carrots into a bowl of cold, ice water.
• In a bowl whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic.
• Cut the carrots into rounds of similar size.
• Dress the salad with the dressing. They should not be swimming in liquid, only add enough to lightly coat the carrots.
• Serve cold or at room temperature.

MOROCCAN RAW CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Put shredded carrots and chopped parsley in a large bowl
• Whisk lemon juice and spices. Keep whisking while slowly adding the olive oil to emulsify the ingredients.
• Toss dressing with shredded carrots and parsley. Chill for an hour in the fridge and let flavors merge. Enjoy!
• Note: This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for several days.

MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Grate carrots.
• Drizzle carrots with olive oil to coat.
• Sprinkle with cumin and sugar and toss.
• Add chopped fresh parsley and a sprinkle of lemon juice before you serve.

CARROT AND RAISIN SALAD---MOROCCAN STYLE

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 AND SPINACH SALAD

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.

MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Place carrots and onions in a medium serving bowl.
• In a separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients.
• Toss with the carrots.
• Serve cold or at room temperature.

MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200ºC/400ºF
• Trim the carrots and cut into 3-inch batons. Arrange on a baking tray and season with salt & freshly geround black pepper, then toss in the olive oil to coat al the carrots. Roast for 30 minutes, turning once after 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let them cool completely.

MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Cook carrots in two cups water covered until just tender (approximately 6 minutes). In a medium sized bowl, mix cayenne, cumin, honey and lemon juice. Whisk in olive oil. Drain excess water (if any) and toss warm carrots with vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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 CARROT SALAD WITH ORANGE AND MINT

Steps:

• Add the olive oil, cinnamon, cumin, salt, pepper, honey, and orange juice into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Use a wire whisk to blend well, until the salt is dissolved. The dressing will be a dark brown color because of the cumin and cinnamon.
• Taste the dressing with a fork and adjust the ingredients if you want it a little more sweet (honey) or fruity (orange juice).
• Add the shredded carrots and fresh orange pieces and stir with a rubber spatula to blend the salad.
• Top with fresh mint leaves before serving.

MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Put the carrots and garlic in a saucepan with enough water to just cover. Add a little salt and bring to the boil. Simmer briskly for 5-7 minutes until tender but not soft.
• Drain, then tip into a mixing bowl. Crush the garlic cloves and add them to the carrots. Stir in the oil, vinegar, cumin, paprika and 1 tablespoon of the cilantro while still hot. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle over the rest of the cilantro. Serve hot, cold or at room temperature depending on what you're serving with it.