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Moroccan Carrot Chickpea Salad in a blue and white bowl sitting atop a piece of burlap
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5 from 2 votes

Moroccan Carrot Chickpea Salad

Need to switch up your salad routine? Then make my Moroccan carrot chickpea salad! It is healthy, easy, & full of bold exotic flavors.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Moroccan
Keyword: carrot salad, chickpeas, frugal salad, grated carrot salad, Moroccan carrot salad, winter salad
Author: Camilla

Ingredients

  • 1 pound peeled carrots coarsely grated (about 4 cups)
  • 1 15- ounce can chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon hot smoked paprika or 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 cup dates finely chopped (or sub raisins)
  • 1 packed cup fresh herbs cilantro, mint, parsely, or a combination

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients except the fresh herbs. Toss to combine toss to combine. Cover and let marinate at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
  • Just before serving, coarsely chop the herbs; add to the salad tossing to combine. Adjust the salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Storage: Store the salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4.1g | Fat: 3.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 267mg | Fiber: 5.5g | Sugar: 13.1g