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Moroccan Carrot Raisin Salad

Moroccan carrot raisin salad has diced carrots simmered in a lemon syrup with cinnamon, and golden raisins. Simply prep ahead, chill overnight, and serve.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Chill Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 23 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 367 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Moroccan

Ingredients

  • 1 lb large carrots
  • 2- inch ceylon cinnamon stick
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/8 tsp kosher salt
  • 4 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup golden raisins (sultanas)
  • 2 tbsp orange flower water

Instructions

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  1. Trim and peel the carrots, half them lengthwise, and cut out and discard the hard core. Cut the carrots into 1/4-inch dice. Place raisins in a small bowl.
  2. In a small saucepan add the carrots, cinnamon stick, sugar, salt, lemon juice, and water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook 8 minutes, or until tender. Drain carrots in a colander set over the bowl with raisins to soak.
  3. When liquid has cooled down, drain the raisins and mix with the carrots and orange flower water. Pack into a small bowl large enough to hold all carrot raisin mixture, or 2 1/2- 3″ rounded molds, and chill overnight, covered with plastic wrap.
  4. To serve remove/invert mold onto a plate.

Notes

  • This dish is served at Al Fassia restaurant in Marrakech. Recipe adapted from Paula Wolfert's cookbook, The Food of Morocco.

Nutrition Information

Calories 367kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 94g (31%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 0.04g Sodium 311mg (13%) Potassium 1302mg (37%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 66g (132%) Vitamin A 37893IU (758%) Vitamin C 27mg (30%) Calcium 125mg (13%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 367

% Daily Value*

Calories 367kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 94g 31%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.04g 0%
Sodium 311mg 13%
Potassium 1302mg 28%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 66g 132%
Vitamin A 37893IU 758%
Vitamin C 27mg 30%
Calcium 125mg 13%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.