Description
The Moroccan carrot salad with citrus turmeric dressing is a vibrant, refreshing dish that perfectly balances sweet and tangy flavors. With a colorful array of ingredients, this salad not only adds visual appeal to your meal but also packs a nutritious punch. Crisp carrots, protein-rich chickpeas, and crunchy nuts come together in a fragrant dressing infused with citrus and turmeric, making it an excellent choice for lunch, dinner, or gatherings. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for any occasion, this salad can be enjoyed on its own or as a delightful side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 lb carrots
- 1 can chickpeas (drained)
- 1 cup pomegranate arils (about 1 large pomegranate)
- 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 oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roast cashews on the baking sheet for 8 to 12 minutes until golden; let cool.
- Use a julienne peeler to create carrot noodles and place them in a mixing bowl.
- Add chickpeas, pomegranate arils, raisins, sesame seeds, cilantro, mint, and green onions to the bowl; mix gently.
- In a blender, combine orange juice, reserved aquafaba, lime zest and juice, red apple vinegar, maple syrup, turmeric, and spices; blend until smooth.
- Pour dressing over salad; cover and shake gently to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg