Moroccan Cumin Carrot Salad

By Dani Potts | March 18, 2025

INGREDIENTS (Makes 4 Servings)

For the Dressing

  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • ¼ cup avocado oil
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 lime, zested and juiced
  • 1 clove garlic

For the Salad

  • 3 – 4 carrots, ribboned with peeler
  • 1 cucumber, ribboned
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
  • ½ cup toasted almond slices
  • ¼ cup toasted sesame seeds
  • ¼ cup golden raisins (warmed for a few minutes with the sesame seeds)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a large bowl whisk together all the dressing ingredients together.
  2. In a pan with no oil toss sesame seeds and raisins on a medium heat for about 2 minutes
  3. Toss all the salad ingredients into a large bowl and mix

BENEFITS OF CUMIN

Cumin is a versatile spice widely used in Middle Eastern, Indian, Chinese, and Mediterranean cuisines for its warm, earthy flavor. Beyond its culinary appeal, cumin has been valued in traditional medicine for centuries. Research suggests it may help support heart health by lowering cholesterol, regulate blood sugar levels, and even offer protective benefits against certain diseases. Rich in beneficial compounds like terpenes, phenols, and flavonoids, cumin is packed with antioxidants that promote health.