Raw Vegan Moroccan Carrot Salad Food

MOROCCAN LENTIL CARROT SALAD (VEGAN)

Steps:

• Combine the cooked lentils, shredded carrots, red onion, celery, mint, raisins, and nuts or seeds in a large bowl.
• Combine the dressing ingredients in a bowl or jar and whisk or secure the lid and shake to combine.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Taste and add more lemon juice, if desired. I usually
• Serve! I love serving pita and hummus on the side. Leftover salad can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for several days. The flavour of the salad tends to mellow quite a bit the longer the dressing is on it, so I always add a bit more lemon juice right before enjoying the leftovers to enliven the flavours again.

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 AND ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Add the salad ingredients to a medium bowl.
• Combine the dressing ingredients in a small jar and shake well.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

RAW VEGAN MOROCCAN 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. Served chilled or at room temperature.

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 CARROT SALAD WITH DATES AND YOGURT (VEGAN-FRIENDLY)

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.

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:

• Cook carrots whole until they are al dente, still crisp.
• Slice carrots, then combine them with remaining ingredients.
• Serve at room temperature.