Description
Incredibly easy and fast to make, this sweet and savory No Oil Moroccan Carrot Quinoa Salad gives a hint of Middle Eastern spices and is full of flavor, tang, and crunch. Filled with luscious golden raisins, crunchy carrots, radishes, and pistachios, then tossed all together with beautiful tri-colored quinoa and chickpeas; it packs a healthy and hearty punch. This recipe boasts no oil and is so delicious making it an ultimate Whole Food Plant Based salad recipe! Vegan, no oil, no refined sugar, no highly processed ingredients, and gluten free.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients:
- 1 lb. carrots (about 11–12 carrots – 3 cups) shredded
- 1 cup golden raisins
- ½ cup pistachios
- 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
- 1 ½ cups cooked tri-color quinoa
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 6 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 – [ 15 oz. can ] chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Dressing Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 Tablespoons tahini
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon coriander
- Large pinch cayenne pepper
Optional Toppings:
- Lemon zest
- Carrot ribbons
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add all the salad dressing ingredients and whisk until well combined, set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add all the salad ingredients, mix until well combined.
- Drizzle about half of the salad dressing over the salad, mix well.
- Taste test the salad. Continue to add salad dressing until the appropriate ratio of salad to dressing has been achieved. Note: you may or may not use all the salad dressing.
- Adjust seasoning/spices based upon personal preference.
- Serve the salad at room temperature or refrigerate. Fluff the salad before serving.
- Optional: Top with some lemon zest and/or carrot ribbons
Notes
*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
*Serving: Makes 6 or 8.
*Storage: Refrigerate and use within 4 days.