Moroccan Carrot and Chickpea Salad
Experience the vibrant and refreshing flavors of Moroccan Carrot and Chickpea Salad, a dish that brings North African culinary traditions right to your table in under 20 minutes. This delightful salad is a perfect blend of spiced chickpeas and crunchy carrots, enhanced with aromatic herbs for a nutritious option that suits any occasion—be it a quick lunch, a side dish at dinner, or a colorful addition to your next potluck. The unique combination of spices ensures each bite is bursting with flavor while remaining wholesome. Best of all, this salad can be prepared in advance, allowing the ingredients to meld together beautifully for an even more delicious experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: North African
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- 2 large carrots, grated
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked chickpeas, grated carrots, red onion, and minced garlic.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Let the salad rest for about 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Just before serving, sprinkle with chopped parsley and toss lightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg