Moroccan Carrot Salad
This Moroccan Carrot Salad made with shredded carrots and a simple dressing of olive oil, lemon, and cumin is a simple side dish you can prepare in just a few short minutes. It's a dish that's bright and flavorful and goes with everything.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 111kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil get a good one for salads here!
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
Optional
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs black sesame seeds for color, or toasted pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Using a box grater, shred the carrots on the large grater side. (You can also use a food processor, but use the medium grate size).
- Add to a large bowl and top with the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, fine salt, and cumin. Toss to combine.
- Top with optional toppings such as fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro), sesame seeds, or toasted pumpkin seeds. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 225mg | Potassium: 385mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 19115IU | Vitamin B1: 0.1mg | Vitamin B2: 0.1mg | Vitamin B3: 1mg | Vitamin B5: 0.3mg | Vitamin B6: 0.2mg | Vitamin C: 13mg | Vitamin E: 2mg | Vitamin K: 52µg | Calcium: 43mg | Copper: 0.1mg | Folate: 26µg | Iron: 1mg | Manganese: 0.2mg | Magnesium: 16mg | Phosphorus: 42mg | Selenium: 0.1µg | Zinc: 0.3mg | Choline: 11mg