This Moroccan Carrot Salad recipe proves that you don't always have to work hard to make something great. You can throw this Carrot Salad together in minutes, it goes with practically everything, and it's absolutely delicious! This is one of my all time favorite side dish recipes.

Shredded carrot salad in a bowl topped with a sprig of parsley. A bowl of lemons on the background.

Why I Love This Carrot Salad

Many of us associate Moroccan food with rich, aromatic, earthy soups, stews and tagines, but simple, fresh salads are also a staple of Moroccan cuisine.

Unlike Western carrot salads that often rely on heavy mayonnaise or sugar, this Moroccan carrot salad uses a light, fresh dressing of lemon juice, olive oil and spices - a simple, healthy recipe that lets the natural sweetness of the carrots shine through.

The dressing is very simple and yet add delicious complex flavor to this dish. Extensive use of spices in Moroccan cooking is not about adding heat to a recipe, but rather to add a delicious complexity and depth of flavor. You'll find that wonderful flavor in this simple salad!

Carrot Salad Ingredients

Here's what you'll need to make this:

Carrots: Shredded
Parsley: Just a few tablespoon, chopped, for fresh color and flavor
Olive oil: Use good extra virgin olive oil for the dressing. I like California Olive Ranch
Lemon juice: Fresh-squeezed for bright fresh flavor.
Fresh garlic: love a little garlic in a dressing
Spices: cumin, salt and cayenne, just the perfect combo for the carrots.

How To Make It

Shred the carrots and put them in a big bowl with the chopped parsley. Whisk up the simple dressing and toss everything together. And there you have it - a beautiful, delicious, healthy Moroccan raw carrot salad.

Time Saving Tip: How To Get Perfectly Shredded Carrots...Fast!
You can shred carrots on a box grater by hand, but if you want to make this carrot salad in just minutes, I recommend that you use a food processor.

To do this, set up your food processor with the shredding blade attachment. Feed the carrots in through the feeder tube. They will shred quickly and beautifully.

a bunch of peeled carrots on a wooden counter next to a food processor and the shredding blade of the processor.

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What To Serve with Moroccan Carrot Salad

I love how versatile this salad is. It works in any season. I serve this with roast pork, brisket, lamb, beef, grilled chicken, roast chicken, fish tacos, and the list goes on...

This salad keeps well for several day in the fridge and it's great for lunch. Scoop it onto a bed of lightly-dressed greens with crumbled Feta or enjoy it as a healthy side, with a sandwich.

shredded carrots in a bowl on top of a black and white tablecloth with bowl of lemons in the background.

Don't miss out on these other delicious Moroccan Recipes

• Moroccan Lentil Soup
• Ras El Hanout Grilled Chicken Thighs
• Slow Cooker Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Chickpeas
• Moroccan Carrot Soup with Lemon Honey Yogurt
• Moroccan Chicken Stew with Sweet Potatoes and Apricots

a bowl over filled with shredded Moroccan raw carrot salad and a sprig of parsley on top

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