Moroccan Bread Salad

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Transform your summer salad game with this vibrant and zesty Moroccan Bread Salad. Bursting with bold North African-inspired flavors, this dish combines crunchy bites of toasted, olive oil-drizzled bread with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and tangy red onion. Fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro, and mint add a fragrant, refreshing touch, while a citrusy lemon dressing infused with warm spices—cumin, paprika, and a hint of cinnamon—ties everything together. Ready in just 30 minutes and perfect for using up stale bread, this salad is an easy, crowd-pleasing side dish that's packed with texture and flavor. Pair it with grilled meats or serve it as a light vegetarian main.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 10 min
• Total Time: 30 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

14 items

• 4 cups stale bread (preferably flatbread or crusty loaf)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup fresh parsley
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
• 0.25 cup fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Cut the stale bread into bite-sized pieces and arrange them on a baking sheet.

3. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the bread pieces and toss to coat evenly. Toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until crisp and golden. Set aside to cool.

4. While the bread is toasting, prepare the fresh ingredients. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.

5. Chop the fresh parsley, cilantro, and mint finely, and place them in a large mixing bowl.

6. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

7. Once the toasted bread has cooled, add it to the mixing bowl with the chopped herbs and fresh vegetables.

8. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the bread absorbs some of the dressing.

9. Let the salad rest for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (406.9g)

Calories		727
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		14.2 g	18%
	Saturated Fat	2.4 g	12%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		1330 mg	58%
Total Carbohydrate		128.2 g	47%
	Dietary Fiber	9.0 g	32%
	Total Sugars	8.5 g
Protein		21.2 g	42%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		133 mg	10%
Iron		9.4 mg	52%
Potassium		687 mg	15%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 515 cal (17.7%%)

Protein: 336 cal (11.6%%)

Carbs: 2053 cal (70.7%%)