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Moroccan Carrot Salad

Tender carrots tossed while warm in a zippy dressing of lemon, garlic, cumin, and a pinch of cayenne.

⏱ 15 minPrep time
🔥 15 minCook time
🍽 4Servings
🏷 Moroccan KitchenCategory
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Moroccan carrot salad is proof that the simplest dishes are often the best. Cooked carrots are tossed while still warm with a dressing of lemon, garlic, cumin, and a flick of cayenne, then left to soak up every drop. It shows up at nearly every Moroccan meal, brightening the table next to tagines and grilled meats.

Cool, cumin-scented carrots with a citrus bite

The carrots keep a gentle tenderness with a little bite, and the warm toss means the dressing sinks right in. Cumin gives it that unmistakable Moroccan warmth, while lemon keeps everything fresh and a touch of cayenne sneaks in at the end. Let it sit before serving; patience is the secret ingredient.

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Step by stepInstructions

  1. Cook the carrots in boiling salted water until just tender, about 10 minutes. Drain well.
  2. While the carrots cook, whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, cayenne, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Add the warm carrots to the dressing and toss to coat.
  4. Let the salad sit at least 15 minutes so the flavors soak in.
  5. Scatter with parsley and serve at room temperature.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Slice the carrots into coins of even thickness so they cook evenly. Toss them with the dressing while they are warm, they absorb far more flavor that way.

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Recipe details

Prep15 min
Cook15 min
Servings4
CategoryMoroccan Kitchen
PublishedAugust 17, 2026
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