Moroccan Lentil Carrot Salad (Vegan)

Name: Moroccan Lentil Carrot Salad (Vegan)
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked French green lentils (from 1 cup dry lentils)*; 4 cups peeled and grated carrots (from 8 medium carrots, OR use 2 cups grated carrots and 2 cups shredded kale)**; 3 celery ribs, diced; 1/2 a medium red onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped***; 1/2 cup raisins or currants; 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, pepitas, or sunflower seeds****; 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced (optional, but highly recommended for a salty punch); A large handful of chopped kale (optional); 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus more to taste; 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional); 3/4 tsp fine sea salt; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 tsp dijon mustard; 1 tsp pure maple syrup; 2 garlic cloves, minced

Instructions

Prep:15min

This Moroccan lentil carrot salad with mint, raisins, nuts, and warmly spiced dressing is the perfect side salad or light lunch paired with pita and hummus.

Updated at: Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:04:54 GMT