Moroccan Carrot Lentil Salad
This Moroccan Carrot Lentil Salad is crunchy, vibrant, and full of warming spices and plant-based goodness. Shredded carrots, tender lentils, and golden raisins are tossed in a citrusy Moroccan vinaigrette for the perfect vegan and gluten-free lunch, side, or meal prep dish. Fresh, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 379kcal
Ingredients
Carrot Lentil Salad Ingredients
- ½ cup green lentils cooked and cooled
- 4 cups carrots shredded
- 4 green onions chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves chopped
- 4 Tuscan kale thinly sliced
- ½ cup golden raisins
- ¼ cup pistachios chopped
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
Moroccan Spiced Citrus Vinaigrette Ingredients
- ⅓ cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil or aquafaba
- 1 lime zested and juiced
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp sea salt & pepper
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Add all ingredients for salad to a large bowl.
- Then combine the ingredients for the dressing in a jar and whisk to combine with a fork. Season to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. This can be prepared and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days, and is actually even better the second day!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 188mg | Potassium: 1048mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 22765IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 4mg
