A great quick and easy salad loaded with crunchy carrots, chickpeas, and lots of flavor, this Morrocan Carrot Salad is a great option when you are after something a little bit different. Great to bring along to a potluck, to enjoy alongside a nice piece of grilled chicken or fish, or to stuff inside a wrap.
Ingredients for 4 servings
4 cups grated carrots see notes
1 can garbanzo beans rinsed and drained chickpeas
7 medjool dates pitted and chopped
1/2 a small red onion minced
4 green onions white and light green parts only, finely chopped
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
2 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Zest of 1 lime and juice of 2
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
Crumbled feta cheese for garnish optional