This delicious Moroccan carrot salad is a must-try!! Combining the flavors of cumin, lemon, and parsley, this salad is the side dish you have been looking for.
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This salad always wins as a side dish! I particularly love to serve it whenever I have guests because of how quick it is to put together!
why you will love this recipe
- evergreen - seeing that carrots are all-year-round vegetables, this delicious side dish can be served all year round.
- It is easy to make and requires just 15 minutes to cook.
- delicious - it is made using lemon, parsley and warm spices such as paprika and cumin, which all work so well together.
ingredient notes
- carrots - cut rondelle-style.
- cooking oil - I recommend using extra-virgin olive oil.
- herbs and vegetables - chopped parsley, a clove of garlic , lemon zest and some lemon juice.
- seasonings - salt, black pepper, ground paprika, and cumin.
how to make Moroccan carrot salad with parsley and lemon
- Parboil the carrots. They should have a bite and should only be slightly cooked through. Sieve and set the carrots aside.
- Peel and mince the garlic.
- In a medium-sized bowl, prepare the dressing. Add the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, parsley, paprika, cumin, black pepper and the grated rind of ½ a lemon. Use a whisk to combine.
- Combine the carrots and the dressing. The carrots should still be warm or slightly hot.
- Keep the carrot salad in the fridge for at least 15 minutes before serving so it marinates.
- Serve your salad as a side dish alongside grilled vegetables, meat, fish, chicken, bread or enjoy as it is!
useful tips and variations
- Cook carrots until slightly tender, they should still retain their bite.
- Add the carrots to the dressing while still hot. This way, they soak up the flavours in the dressing better.
- Chopped parsley can easily be substituted for chopped cilantro.
- Add half teaspoon of harissa or cayenne pepper, if you prefer it spicier.
making ahead and storage
I advise making the carrot salad ahead as this gives the spices time to penetrate into the carrots.
Store any leftover salad in the fridge for 1-2 days. I do not recommend freezing it as the carrots will get soggy once thawed.
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Updated on February 24, 2026: Certain parts of this recipe have been simplified to enhance clarity and readability.
📖 Recipe
Parsley and Lemon Moroccan Carrot Salad
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups cut carrots (sliced rondelle-style)
- ½ teaspoon teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoon parsley chopped
- 1 clove of garlic
- ½ teaspoon paprika powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- grated lemon zest (from about half a lemon)
Instructions
- Parboil carrots in a pot with salted water for 5-10 minutes until slightly cooked, then drain and set aside. (see notes below)
- Using a chopping board and a sharp knife, peel and mince the garlic.
- Prepare the dressing in a bowl by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, paprika, cumin, black pepper, and grated lemon rind.
- Mix the warm par-boiled carrots with the dressing in a bowl.
- Refrigerate the carrot salad for at least 15 minutes before serving. It tastes better when prepared 1-2 days in advance, allowing the flavors to fully blend.
- Serve the salad as a side dish alongside grilled vegetables, meat, fish, chicken, and bread, or enjoy it as it is!
Notes
- Meaning of parboil: To partially cook food by boiling it briefly, so it's still firm but slightly cooked through.
- Mix the carrots into the dressing while the carrots are still hot. This will enable them to absorb much of the flavour from the dressing.
- Cook carrots until slightly tender, they should still retain their bite.
- The parsley can be substituted for chopped cilantro.
