Raw Vegan Moroccan Carrot Salad

Bright, zesty, and bursting with Moroccan-inspired flavors, this Raw Vegan Moroccan Carrot Salad is a refreshing and wholesome addition to your meal repertoire. Featuring finely shredded carrots tossed with sweet raisins, fresh parsley, and vibrant mint, this no-cook dish is enhanced by a citrusy dressing infused with warm spices like cumin, cinnamon, and paprika. Slivered almonds add a delightful crunch, while the natural sweetness of orange juice elevates every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, this nutrient-packed salad is perfect as a light lunch, a flavorful side dish, or a colorful offering at your next gathering. Vegan, gluten-free, and made entirely from fresh, raw ingredients, it’s a healthy way to enjoy bold flavors in their purest form.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium carrots
• 0.5 cup raisins
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup fresh mint
• 0.25 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 cup slivered almonds

Directions

Step 1

Wash and peel the carrots. Using a box grater or a food processor with a grating attachment, shred the carrots into fine strips and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Finely chop the parsley and mint leaves, discarding any tough stems, and add them to the bowl of shredded carrots.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl or jar, whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, ground paprika, and sea salt to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the shredded carrots and herbs, then toss everything together until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 5

Gently fold in the raisins and slivered almonds to add texture and sweetness to the salad.

Step 6

Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed.

Step 7

Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.

Step 8

Garnish with additional parsley or mint leaves if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	490.9 grams (490.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	827

Total Fat 46.50g	60%
Saturated Fat 5.40g	27%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 216mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 105.40g	38%
Dietary Fiber 16.30g	58%
Total Sugars 71.20g
Protein 13.70g	27%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 271mg	21%
Iron 6mg	34%
Potassium 1988mg	42%

*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: 46.8%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 47.1%