North African Carrot Salad

Brighten your table with the vibrant flavors of North African Carrot Salad, a refreshing side dish that's as easy to make as it is irresistible. This no-cook recipe combines freshly grated carrots with a zesty dressing infused with warm spices like cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and paprika, perfectly balanced by a hint of honey and lemon juice. Tossed with chopped parsley, cilantro, sweet raisins, and crunchy toasted almonds, this salad delivers a delightful mix of textures and bold, aromatic flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or a Mediterranean-inspired feast. Serve it chilled or at room temperature to let the exotic spices truly shine. Ideal for healthy eating, meal prepping, or impressing at gatherings, this carrot salad is a wholesome, delicious way to elevate your menu.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium carrots
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons toasted almonds
• 2 tablespoons raisins

Directions

Step 1

Peel and grate the carrots using a box grater or a food processor with a shredding attachment. Transfer the grated carrots to a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, paprika, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the grated carrots and toss well to combine, ensuring the carrots are evenly coated.

Step 4

Finely chop the fresh parsley and cilantro, then add them to the bowl with the carrots.

Step 5

Add the toasted almonds and raisins to the salad. Gently toss everything together until well mixed.

Step 6

Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.

Step 7

Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	417.5 grams (417.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	728

Total Fat 50.90g	65%
Saturated Fat 7.30g	37%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1385mg	60%
Total Carbohydrate 68.90g	25%
Dietary Fiber 12.90g	46%
Total Sugars 44.20g
Protein 7.90g	16%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 209mg	16%
Iron 5mg	30%
Potassium 1400mg	30%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.9%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 36.0%