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Moroccan Carrot & Chickpea Salad

Course: Salads & Sides
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt plus more to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Salad

  • 10 ounces carrots shredded on a box grater or sliced whisper thin on a mandolin
  • 2 cups cooked chickpeas or one 15- ounce can, drained and rinsed
  • 2/3 cup dried pluots, plums, or dates cut into chickpea-sized pieces
  • 1/3 cup fresh mint torn
  • Optional: toasted almond slices, dried or fresh rose petals

Instructions

  • To make the dressing, first toast the cumin seeds in a dry skillet until fragrant and lightly browned, a minute or two. Let cool, and grind to a powder with a mortar and pestle.
  • In a bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, ground cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the carrots, chickpeas, dried pluots, mint, and almonds, and rose petals. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
  • Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Recipe from 101 Cookbooks.
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