Keto Moroccan Carrot Salad

It’s an easy recipe for keto Moroccan carrot salad that is loaded with flavor! This Moroccan raw carrot salad can be made in minutes and pairs well with many dishes.

My Moroccan carrot salad instantly became a favorite side dish when I first served it to my family.

Probably what I love most about this keto salad is that it uses so many spices that are common in the Moroccan kitchen. The flavors in this easy carrot salad celebrate the rich fusion of the Arabs and Moors.

Although you may think that the dressing for this low-carb carrot salad is spicy, it’s actually more about imparting depth and complexity of flavor to an ordinary vegetable like carrots. 

This Moroccan carrot salad uses harissa, a North African chili paste. Harissa is usually made by combining the flavors of red chiles, garlic, coriander, cumin, caraway, and olive oil.

Although it can be made at home, this recipe uses a pre-made harissa sauce and then builds the flavor by adding some more spices and herbs.

Check out our keto red cabbage and carrot slaw for another carrot salad option.

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Keto Moroccan Carrot Salad

If you’re wondering if you can consume carrots while doing a keto diet, it’s my opinion that you can. It will just require more macro-planning.

I invite you to read our article, are carrots keto to learn more about why we choose to include carrots in our keto diet.

Although carrots are higher in carbs, you can plan for this keto carrot salad and be able to enjoy this high in antioxidants vegetable. 

Although many Moroccan dishes include high-carb fruits and vegetables, you can still use the spices that are well-loved in this cuisine while on a ketogenic diet.

This keto carrot salad is portioned to be 1/4 cup per serving. This is because a little goes a long way due to the bold flavors. Think of this carrot salad the same way you would use a little keto salsa to boost the flavor of your main dish. 

Enjoy this keto Moroccan carrot salad with beef, pork, lamb, fish, and chicken. Or add a serving to a green salad to brighten it up. 

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How To Make Keto Carrot Salad 

You’ll need to use shredded carrots for this Morrocan raw carrot salad. I prefer to buy carrots that are pre-shredded for the sake of convenience.

However, you can use a food processor to chop your own carrots. Make sure you are using a shredder blade to do so. The carrot salad also uses freshly chopped cilantro and parsley. 

To make this Moroccan dressing, combine olive oil, harissa paste, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, sweet paprika, ground allspice, ground ginger, cumin powder, cinnamon, and freshly ground pepper and salt. 

Although it is totally optional, I added 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar substitute to enhance the sweetness of the carrots. 

Then, you’ll combine the dressing with the carrots and fresh herbs and allow it to marinate for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the Moroccan flavors to be infused into the keto carrot salad.

Once the salad has time to fully marinate, you can top your salad with crumbled feta cheese and sesame seeds. I used a combination of black and white sesame seeds for added color contrast. 

With so many fragrant spices and vivid colors, this Moroccan keto salad is sure to be a hit at any family gathering. I know that my family loved embracing a combination of flavors that felt a little exotic.

Although this keto salad has a few more ingredients than my typical keto recipes, if you think of it, this keto salad basically uses many spices that are found in any home that bakes.

Plus I recommend you use the shredded carrots that are found in your local supermarket for ease. But you can certainly grate your carrots yourself if this is not easy to find where you live. 

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I sure hope you will give this keto Morrocan carrot salad recipe a try. It makes this a perfect keto carrot side dish to bring to the table.  

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