Keto Moroccan Carrot Salad

This easy recipe for keto Moroccan carrot salad is loaded with flavor and nutrition. It’s a 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.

What I love most about this keto salad is that it uses so many spices that are common in the Moroccan kitchen. The flavors 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 more about imparting depth and complexity of flavor to an ordinary vegetable like carrots. 

My 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 more spices and herbs.

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

Don’t forget to also visit our keto carrot recipes if you are looking for more delicious ways to add carrots to your keto diet.

Low-Carb Moroccan Carrot Salad

If you’re wondering if you can consume carrots while following a keto diet, I believe 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 enjoy this high-antioxidant vegetable. 

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

This side 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. You can also add a serving to a green salad to brighten it up. 

Ingredients Needed

Keto Moroccan Carrot Salad

• Carrots, julienned or coarsely shredded
• Chopped fresh cilantro
• Chopped parsley
• Crumbled feta cheese
• Sesame seeds

Keto Moroccan Carrot Salad Dressing

• Extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon-1 tablespoon of harissa paste ( to the level of spice you prefer) I added one tablespoon
• Granulated sugar-substituted 
• Freshly squeezed lemon juice.
• Fresh lemon zest
• Cinnamon powder
• Ground ginger
• Ground allspice
• Ground cumin
• Sweet paprika
• Sea salt
• Black pepper

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.  

Then, place the shredded carrots in a medium-sized bowl. Next, finely chop fresh cilantro and parsley, adding them to the bowl with the carrots. Set this mixture aside while you prepare the dressing. 

To make the dressing, combine fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, harissa paste, a teaspoon of granulated sugar substitute, cinnamon powder, ginger powder, ground allspice, sweet paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. 

Once these ingredients are well mixed, add oil to the lemon and spice mixture and whisk it thoroughly. 

Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture and toss everything together until well combined. For added flavor, garnish the salad with crumbled feta cheese and sesame seeds. 

To enhance the flavors, refrigerate the salad for 30 minutes, allowing it to marinate. 

When stored properly in the refrigerator, the salad can last up to 48 hours.

Note that although it is optional, I added one teaspoon of granulated sugar substitute to enhance the sweetness of the carrots. 

Then, 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.

With so many fragrant spices and vivid colors, this Moroccan side salad will surely 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.

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