Moroccan Salad
Transport your taste buds to North Africa with this vibrant and refreshing Moroccan Salad! Packed with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and zesty red onion, this salad gets a flavor boost from fresh herbs like parsley and cilantro, along with briny olives for a Mediterranean twist. The real star, however, is the bold, aromatic dressing made with olive oil, zesty lemon juice, and warm spices like cumin and paprika, which tie all the ingredients together in perfect harmony. Ready in just 15 minutes and bursting with color and flavor, this healthy and easy-to-make salad is perfect as a light appetizer, side dish, or even a wholesome lunch. Whether served fresh or after resting to enhance the flavors, this Moroccan Salad is a must-try for lovers of bold, global cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Cucumber
- 3 medium Tomatoes
- 1 small Red onion
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
- 0.25 cup Olives
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash all vegetables thoroughly and pat them dry.
Dice the cucumbers and tomatoes into small, even-sized pieces and transfer them to a large salad bowl.
Finely dice the red onion and add it to the bowl.
Chop the fresh parsley and cilantro, removing any tough stems, and mix them into the salad.
Slice the olives into thin rings or quarters and add them to the salad bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, ground paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a zesty dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and herbs, and toss everything gently but thoroughly to combine.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.
Serve the Moroccan salad immediately or let it sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
632 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.6 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1484 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.5 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 236 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2007 mg | 43% | |
*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.
