Fresh Moroccan Salad
Bright, zesty, and effortlessly refreshing, this Fresh Moroccan Salad is a vibrant celebration of Mediterranean flavors! Made with crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes, and a hint of red onion, this salad gets its aromatic flair from fresh parsley, cooling mint, and warm spices like cumin and paprika. Tossed in a tangy lemon-olive oil dressing, it’s the perfect balance of bold yet light flavors that make it ideal as an appetizer, a side dish, or even a standalone light meal. Best of all, it comes together in just 20 minutes, making it a quick and healthy option for any occasion. Perfect for summer dining or as a complement to your favorite Moroccan-inspired dishes, this versatile salad is a true crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 3 medium tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 bunch parsley
- 0.25 bunch mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon ground paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumber, tomatoes, and herbs thoroughly under cold water.
Dice the cucumber and tomatoes into small, bite-sized pieces and transfer them into a large mixing bowl.
Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl with the cucumber and tomatoes.
Chop the parsley and mint leaves finely, then stir them into the vegetable mix.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, ground cumin, ground paprika, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable and herb mixture. Toss everything gently to combine and evenly coat the vegetables in the dressing.
Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the salad fresh, either as an appetizer or as a side to your favorite Moroccan main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
468 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.2 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1194 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.7 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.3 g | ||
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 171 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 884 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
