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Moroccan Carrot Lentil Salad

Moroccan Carrot Lentil Salad

This Moroccan Carrot Lentil Salad is a crunchy, vibrant, and flavorful dish made with lentils, carrots, and a citrusy vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Moroccan
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • jar
  • fork

Ingredients
  

Carrot Lentil Salad Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup green lentils, cooked and cooled
  • 4 cups carrots, shredded
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 0.25 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 4 leaves Tuscan kale, thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup golden raisins
  • 0.25 cup pistachios, chopped
  • 2 tablespoon sesame seeds

Moroccan Spiced Citrus Vinaigrette Ingredients

  • 0.33 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil or aquafaba
  • 1 unit lime, zested and juiced
  • 3 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions
 

Preparation Instructions

  • Add all ingredients for salad to a large bowl.
  • Combine the ingredients for the dressing in a jar and whisk to combine with a fork. Season to taste.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. This can be prepared and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days, and is actually even better the second day!

Notes

This salad is perfect for meal prep and tastes even better after a day in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 15000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
Keyword carrot salad, dairy free, easy salad recipe, gluten-free, lentil recipe, moroccan recipe
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