Looking for fresh side dish ideas? This Moroccan Carrot Salad is easy to make and so flavorful. Shredded carrots, raisins, and chopped red onion– topped off with honey and a squeeze of lemon juice.

carrot salad – moroccan style 

I love new side dish ideas.

We have our favorites- salad, frozen veggies, potatoes, rice. But that can get boring. It’s nice to switch up and find a new tasty dish that’s easy to throw together.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE THESE MOROCCAN CARROTS:

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons honey
• ¾ teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 ½ pounds carrots-peeled, shredded and squeezed dry
• ¾ cup minced red onion
• ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• ½ cup raisins

HOW TO MAKE THESE MOROCCAN CARROTS:

handy tools to use when making this moroccan carrot dish:

• vegetable peeler – stainless steel, ergonomic handle, dishwasher safe
• silicone whisk – stir, whisk and scrape sides all at once

The side dish should never take longer to make/cook than the main course. At least, not in my house. So I always try to keep that in mind.

But no skimping on fresh ingredients. Red onion, cilantro, lemon juice. YUM.

This salad is so easy to whip up, you guys, You can either chop the carrots, or use a peeler. Heck, buy pre-shedded carrots. Whatever is the quickest way to delicious.

FAQs

Can Moroccan carrot salad be made in advance?

Yes! Actually, making it a day in advance really allows the flavors to marinate. 

What dried fruits can you use in moroccan carrot salad?

You can use dried apricots, dried cherries or even pomegranate seeds!

It tastes exotic (hello all spice), but not overly spiced for picky eaters. My carrot-loving daughter devoured hers.

Let’s face it, carrots are like the fruit of the vegetable family. Get your family eating healthy with this tasty salad.

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