Marrakech Carrot Salad

Serves: 8
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes

2 serves per portion

Recipe courtesy of the Country Kitchens 2024 Country of Study Recipe Collection – Morocco

Ingredients:
  • 4 carrots, grated
  • 400g can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 6 large Medjool dates, pitted and finely sliced
  • 4 spring onions, finely chopped
  • ½ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • ½ cup pistachios, de-shelled and roasted
  • 100g reduced fat feta, crumbled
Method:
  1. COMBINE carrots, chickpeas, dates, spring onion and parsley in a bowl and toss together.
  2. ADD olive oil, lime juice, cumin, nutmeg, turmeric and pepper to a jar with lid and shake to mix. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.
  3. SPRINKLE feta cheese into the salad and toss to combine.
  4. SERVE immediately or cover and chill in the fridge for up to three days.
What's Great About It:

Simple, fresh and delicious, this recipe is quick and easy to prepare. It is packed with Moroccan flavours, and the dates add a touch of sweetness to balance things out. This recipe is a perfect midweek side salad – just serve alongside your favourite protein. It is also an easy dish to keep up your sleeve when entertaining guests, or to take to your next dinner party!