Moroccan Carrot & Chickpea Salad

moroccan-spiced carrot and chickpea salad in white bowl.

Moroccan Carrot & Chickpea Salad

Spice up your mealtime with this Moroccan-spiced carrot and chickpea salad—a satisfying, no-fuss dish that offers a deliciously unique twist on the classic carrot-raisin salad.

Servings: (as a side dish)

Prep Time: 25

Total Time: 25 , plus at least 30 minutes to chill

Ingredients

For the Dressing

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon zest, from one lemon
3 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice, from one large orange
1½ tablespoons honey
¾ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

For the Salad

1 lb carrots, peeled and shredded
⅓ cup currants
½ cup slivered almonds, toasted (see note)
½ cup chopped fresh mint or cilantro, (or a combination) plus more for serving
1 (15-oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons finely minced shallots, from one large shallot
1 clove garlic, minced

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Instructions

In a large bowl (large enough to mix the entire salad), whisk together all of the ingredients for the dressing.
To the dressing, add all of the ingredients for the salad and toss well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to a few hours. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary (you might need more salt, lemon or honey, depending on the sweetness of the carrots). Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with more fresh chopped herbs. Serve cold.

Notes

To toast the almonds, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the almonds on a foil-lined baking sheet for easy clean-up. Bake for about 5 minutes, until the almonds are golden.

Nutrition Information

Per serving (6 servings)Calories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 522mgFiber: 9gSugar: 19g

Nutritional Data Disclaimer

This website is written and produced for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and the nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration. Nutritional information is offered as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. The data is calculated through an online nutritional calculator, Edamam.com. Although I do my best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe. Furthermore, different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. To obtain the most accurate nutritional information in a given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator.

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