Moroccan Cafe Salad
Transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Morocco with this colorful and wholesome Moroccan Cafe Salad! Packed with warming spices like cumin, paprika, and cinnamon, the skillet-toasted chickpeas bring a delightful burst of flavor, perfectly paired with a medley of crisp salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and aromatic fresh herbs like mint and cilantro. A zesty citrus dressing made with orange and lemon juice, honey, and olive oil ties everything together, while slivered almonds add an irresistible crunch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this salad is a light yet satisfying dish that’s ideal as a healthy lunch or a stunning side dish. Fresh, fragrant, and full of global flair, this Moroccan-inspired recipe will quickly become a favorite on your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams canned chickpeas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 200 grams mixed salad greens
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 small red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 50 grams slivered almonds
Instructions
Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chickpeas, ground cumin, ground paprika, and ground cinnamon. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the chickpeas are warmed through and lightly toasted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
While the chickpeas are cooling, prepare the salad base. Wash and dry the mixed salad greens and place them in a large bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes. Peel and slice the cucumber into thin half-moons. Finely dice the red onion. Add all of these to the bowl with the salad greens.
Chop the fresh cilantro and mint leaves finely and sprinkle them over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, honey, remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
Top the salad with the spiced chickpeas and slivered almonds for added crunch.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Moroccan Cafe Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
298 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.9 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 563 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.8 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.1 g | ||
| Protein | 11.0 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 700 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.
