Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Moroccan cuisine with this delightful Moroccan carrot salad featuring a zesty citrus turmeric dressing. This colorful, vegan dish combines fresh carrot “noodles,” protein-packed chickpeas, and sweet pomegranate arils, all tossed together with a bright and aromatic dressing. Whether served as a standalone meal, side dish, or part of your meal prep for the week, this salad is an exquisite blend of nutrition and taste. Perfect for any occasion, its stunning presentation and delicious flavor profile will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 lb carrots
- 1 can chickpeas (drained, aquafaba reserved)
- 1 cup pomegranate arils
- ½ cup golden raisins
- ½ cup roasted salted sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup sesame seeds
- ½ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- ½ cup finely chopped fresh mint
- 2 green onions (finely chopped)
- ¼ cup fresh or refrigerated orange juice
- 1 tbsp reserved aquafaba
- Zest of 1 large lime
- Juice of 1 large lime
- 3 tbsp red apple vinegar
- 1½ tbsp pure maple syrup (plus more as needed)
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp salt (plus more as needed)
- ½ tsp black pepper (plus more as needed)
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread raw cashews on the baking sheet and roast for 8-12 minutes until golden brown; let cool.
- Use a julienne peeler to create ‘noodles’ from carrots and combine in a large bowl.
- Add drained chickpeas, roasted cashews, pomegranate arils, golden raisins, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, chopped cilantro, mint, and green onions to the bowl.
- In a blender, combine orange juice, aquafaba, lime zest and juice, red apple vinegar, maple syrup, turmeric, salt, pepper, ginger, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne, and cinnamon; blend until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and shake gently to coat; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting/Blending
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg