Moorish Style Salad with Cumin and Smoked Paprika Ensalada Mori
Brighten up your table with this Moorish-Style Salad with Cumin and Smoked Paprika, also known as Ensalada Mori, a vibrant and refreshing dish bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic red onion are perfectly balanced with fresh parsley and cilantro, creating a colorful base for the boldly spiced dressing. The zesty combination of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, earthy cumin, and smoky paprika infuses the salad with a rich depth of flavor, while a hint of minced garlic ties it all together. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is a versatile addition to any meal, whether served as a light side dish, a flavorful appetizer, or even a healthy lunchtime treat. Perfect for fans of bold spices and fresh ingredients, this wholesome dish is sure to impress with every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized Cucumber
- 3 medium-sized Tomatoes
- 1 small Red onion
- 0.5 cup Parsley
- 0.25 cup Cilantro
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, and cilantro thoroughly.
Dice the cucumber and tomatoes into small, bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Peel and finely dice the red onion. Add it to the bowl with the cucumber and tomatoes.
Finely chop the parsley and cilantro. Add them to the bowl, mixing all the vegetables and herbs together.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and minced garlic until well combined.
Season the dressing with sea salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and herbs in the mixing bowl. Toss everything together to coat evenly.
Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Garnish with a sprinkle of smoked paprika or some additional chopped parsley if desired.
Serve fresh as a side dish or appetizer, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
721 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.9 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1216 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.3 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.4 g | ||
| Protein | 8.9 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 207 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1914 mg | 41% | |
*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.
