Moroccan carrot salad with citrus turmeric dressing

Name: Moroccan carrot salad with citrus turmeric dressing
Cuisine: Moroccan, African
Ingredients: 1 cup raw cashews; 1 lb carrots; 1 can chickpeas (drained, aquafaba reserved); 1 cup pomegranate arils (about 1 large pomegranate); ½ cup golden raisins; ½ cup roasted salted sunflower seeds; ¼ cup sesame seeds; ½ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves; ½ cup finely chopped fresh mint; 2 green onions (finely chopped); ¼ cup fresh or refrigerated orange juice; 1 tbsp reserved aquafaba; Zest of 1 large lime; Juice of 1 large lime; 3 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1½ tbsp pure maple syrup (plus more as needed); 1 tsp ground turmeric; ½ tsp salt (plus more as needed); ½ tsp black pepper (plus more as needed); ½ tsp ground ginger; ½ tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp garlic powder; ¼ tsp cayenne; ¼ tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

The Moroccan carrot salad with a citrus and turmeric dressing can be defined in one word: bright. It's full of sweet, tangy, and savory elements that make these carrot 'noodles' all the more enticing. Note the use of chickpeas, cashews, pomegranate, and fresh mint in the base. And enjoy the orange juice, ginger, and cinnamon in the dressing. Needless to say, this vegan salad is a must-try.

Updated at: Thu, 13 Mar 2025 20:39:01 GMT