Moroccan Carrot Salad is packed with flavor and healthy ingredients. From the roasted seasoned carrots and chickpeas to the garlicky couscous and citrus dressing, every bite is a treat!
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Position oven racks to the middle two positions. Toss together the seasonings: chili powder, cumin, ground turmeric, garam masala, salt, ground cinnamon, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Stir to combine.
On one large tray, spread out (in an even layer, avoiding overlapping) the drained, rinsed, and completely dried chickpeas. Add 2 tablespoons oil and 1 tablespoon of the seasoning mix. Toss to coat.
Peel carrots and slice into 1/2-inch rounds (cut large rounds in half to form moons) On another large tray, spread out (in an even layer to avoid overlapping) the cut carrots. Add 2 tablespoons oil and 1 tablespoon of the seasoning mix. Toss to coat.
Place carrots on the higher oven rack and chickpeas on the rack directly below. Roast for 15 minutes and then remove both trays, stir/flip chickpeas and carrots and return to the oven for another 12-18 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender and chickpeas roasted. Remove and set aside.
While veggies are roasting, prepare couscous according to package directions.
Dressing
In a Mason jar, add in the olive oil, lemon zest and juice, orange zest and juice, honey, and 1 tablespoon seasoning mix. Add any leftover seasoning mix to the cooked couscous. Put the lid on the Mason jar and shake dressing to combine. Taste and add additional salt if needed.
To serve: Add couscous to a large bowl. Top with roasted carrots and chickpeas. Toss with dressing(see Note 1), almonds, and currants. Add fresh herbs and/or arugula to desired preference and enjoy!
To meal prep: See blog post for meal prepping instructions.
Notes
Note 1: Only add dressing, almonds, currants, and fresh herbs to the salad that will be eaten that same day. This salad doesn't sit well after it's been dressed.