Moroccan Carrot Salad

Moroccan Carrot Salad

This Moroccan Carrot Salad is clean-eating heaven. It combines crunchy carrots with an exotic blend of spices and a simple dressing made from olive oil and tangy lemon juice. Together, these ingredients make one zesty salad!

It’s bold flavor comes from a blend of spices you won’t soon forget. Cumin, paprika, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper accent the natural sweetness of the carrots. Don’t want the heat? You can reduce the cayenne pepper, or omit it altogether. Chopped fresh cilantro adds color and bright flavor to this carrot salad. Not a big fan of cilantro? Swap in parsley.

If you’re doing the Ultimate Reset, this Moroccan Carrot Salad is a staple dish you can enjoy for lunch or dinner.

This easy, healthy Moroccan Carrot Salad recipe featuring a zesty spice blend and a light lemon dressing that make it a hearty meal or a savory side dish.
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Moroccan Carrot Salad

This easy, healthy Moroccan Carrot Salad recipe features an exotic blend of spices and a light lemon dressing that is clean eating at it's finest.
Course Salad
Cuisine Moroccan
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Servings 1 Servings
Calories 338 kcal
Author Beachbody

Ingredients

  • 3 medium carrots grated
  • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro (or parsley)
  • 1 clove garlic chopped
  • ¼ tsp. ground cumin
  • ½ tsp. ground paprika
  • 1 dash cinnamon
  • ½ tsp. Himalayan salt
  • ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper (to taste; optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine carrots, oil, lemon juice, cilantro, garlic, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne (if desired) in a large bowl; mix well.

  2. Let salad marinate, covered, in refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours before serving. 

Nutrition Facts
Moroccan Carrot Salad
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 338 Calories from Fat 261
% Daily Value*
Fat 29g45%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Sodium 1197mg52%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 3g6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

P90X/P90X2 Portions
½ Dairy
½ Carb Grain
½ Fruit

P90X3 Portions
1½ Carb
½ Protein
½ Fat

Body Beast Portions
1 Starch
½ Fruit
1 Protein
½ Fat

Container Equivalents
3 Green
6 tsp.

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Moroccan Carrot Salad recipe photographs by Kirsten Morningstar