Moroccan Carrot And Cinnamon Salad Recipes

MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD WITH CINNAMON

Steps:

• Combine grated carrots, dried raisins, or cherries in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
• Combine orange juice, lemon juice, orange zest, brown sugar, salt and cinnamon in the bowl of a mixer. Mix on medium speed, using a wire whip, until well blended. Or, with a whisk, mix by hand in a mixing bowl.
• Slowly add the olive oil while mixing; whisk until well combined.
• Pour the citrus cinnamon dressing over the grated carrot mixture and mix until carrots are well coated with dressing.
• Serve chilled.

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 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.

MOROCCAN CARROT AND CINNAMON SALAD

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.

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

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 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.

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:

• 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.

MOROCCAN SALAD OF RAW GRATED CARROTS/CITRUS CINNAMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Grate the carrots on the large holes of a box grater.
• Cook carrots for 2 minutes--optional step.
• Toss with only 1/4 cup of the dressing,.
• Garnish with nuts, raisins, and pine nuts if desired, and serve.

MOROCCAN CARROT QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Start by cooking the quinoa. Go by your package instructions on whether it needs to be rinsed or not. Add the quinoa to a pot with the water and salt, cover, and heat on high, covered, until boiling. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 12-15 minutes, or until all of the water has been absorbed.
• While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the other salad ingredients and place them into a large mixing bowl.
• Make the vinaigrette by adding the olive oil, lemon juice, ginger, maple syrup, salt, cinnamon, pepper, and cayenne pepper to a jar or container. Shake or whisk until fully combined.
• Once the quinoa is cooled, remove the pot from the heat and uncover to let the quinoa cool for a few minutes.
• Add the quinoa to the bowl with the other salad ingredients, then top with the vinaigrette and mix well to combine. Serve immediately. Leftovers will keep well in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.