Spicy Moroccan Carrot Salad Recipe

Name: Spicy Moroccan Carrot Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs carrots; 1/3 cup olive oil, plus extra to garnish; 1 onion, minced; 1 teaspoon sugar; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 serrano chili, minced (and seeded, if you want less heat); 1 green onion, minced; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon preserved lemon, chopped (Quick Preserved Lemon); kosher salt; 2 1/2 cups fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped plus extra to garnish; 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, chilled

Servings: persons

2 lbs carrots
1/3 cup olive oil, plus extra to garnish
1 onion, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 serrano chili, minced (and seeded, if you want less heat)
1 green onion, minced
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon preserved lemon, chopped (Quick Preserved Lemon)
kosher salt
2 1/2 cups fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped plus extra to garnish
1/2 cup Greek yogurt, chilled

1
Peel carrots and dice them; place in a large saucepan and cover with salted water.
2
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes; drain and leave in colander to dry out.
3
Heat oil in a large skillet, over medium heat, and cook onion until softened and it begins to brown, about 12 minutes; add the cooked carrots, sugar, garlic, chile, green onion, cloves, ground ginger, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, cumin, vinegar, and preserved lemon (basically everything except the salt, cilantro, and yogurt).
4
Remove from heat and season liberally with salt, stir well, and let cool.
5
Before serving, stir in the cilantro, taste and adjust seasonings accordingly.
6
Serve in individual bowls with a dollop of yogurt, drizzle of oil, and a sprinkling of extra cilantro.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs carrots, 1/3 cup olive oil, plus extra to garnish, 1 onion, minced, 1 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Spicy Moroccan Carrot Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Spicy Moroccan Carrot Salad

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