Moroccan-Inspired Carrot and Butter Bean Salad

Moroccan-Inspired Carrot and Butter Bean Salad

This Moroccan-Inspired Carrot Salad bursts with zesty, warm, and fresh flavors in every bite. It’s a quick, colorful dish that’s as easy to make as it is delicious.

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine Moroccan-Inspired

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings people

Calories 146kcal

Author Melissa Huggins

Equipment

1 Vegetable Peeler
1 Large Mixing Bowl
1 Small Prep Bowl

Ingredients

3 cups thin carrot ribbons from about 3 large carrots (*see note)
1 15-ounce can large butter beans , drained and rinsed (*see note)
2 tablespoons thinly sliced shallot
2 green onions , thinly sliced
2 heaped tablespoons golden raisins (sub regular raisins)
1.5 tablespoons olive oil , extra virgin
1.5 tablespoons lemon juice , freshly squeezed. More to taste.
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
⅛ teaspoon Aleppo pepper flakes (omit or sub crushed red pepper)
Pinch ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds , plus more for garnish (sub black sesame)
¼ cup roughly chopped roasted cashews (sub almonds)
¼ teaspoon sea salt , more to taste

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the carrot ribbons, butter beans, shallot, green onions, and golden raisins. Drizzle with the olive oil and lemon juice, then toss gently to coat.
In a small bowl, stir together the cumin, Aleppo pepper, and cinnamon. Sprinkle the spice mix over the salad and toss again to evenly distribute.
Fold in the cashews, chopped mint, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
Taste for seasoning and add more if needed. Serve garnished with additional sesame seeds and herbs, if desired.

Notes

Carrot Ribbons: Press lightly with your peeler and go slowly to keep the ribbons thin—thicker pieces won’t absorb the dressing as well and can feel stiff in the salad. If you want shorter ribbons, cut the carrot in half before peeling. Discard the outer skin if preferred.

Butter Beans - Opt for firm canned beans, such as Bush’s, to prevent breakage. If using delicate beans, fold them in gently in the last step to maintain their shape. If you don't have butter beans, any white beans will work.

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