Moroccan Carrot and Chickpea Salad: A Refreshing Healthy Recipe to Try Today
A refreshing and healthy salad featuring carrots and chickpeas, seasoned with Moroccan spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Moroccan
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large carrots, grated
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup almonds, slivered
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the grated carrots and chickpeas.
- Add the chopped parsley, raisins, and slivered almonds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg