Moroccan Salad My Way
Elevate your salad game with "Moroccan Salad My Way," a vibrant medley of textures and flavors inspired by the rich culinary traditions of North Africa. This easy-to-make recipe features fluffy couscous infused with the warm spices of cumin and cinnamon, paired with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a zesty citrus dressing made with fresh orange and lemon juices. Sweet raisins and crunchy toasted almonds add a delightful contrast, while fresh parsley and cilantro bring herbal freshness to every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this refreshing and wholesome dish is perfect as a light meal or a colorful side for grilled meats or roasted vegetables. Discover how simplicity meets bold flavors in this modern twist on Moroccan-inspired cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.25 cups boiling water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 medium (diced) cucumber
- 1 cup (halved) cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium (finely chopped) red onion
- 0.5 cup (chopped) fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup (chopped) fresh cilantro
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 0.5 cup (toasted) slivered almonds
- 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoons honey
Instructions
In a heatproof bowl, place the couscous and add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Stir to combine.
Pour the boiling water over the couscous, cover the bowl with a plate or lid, and let it sit for 5 minutes to absorb the liquid.
Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables: dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion, parsley, and cilantro.
Fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains. Let it cool slightly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, black pepper, fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, and honey to create the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the couscous, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, cilantro, raisins, and toasted almonds.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine and coat all ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or citrus juice as desired.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the Moroccan Salad My Way as a standalone dish or as a side to your favorite protein.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1337 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.6 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2727 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 151.0 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.4 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 75.2 g | ||
| Protein | 28.5 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 364 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 2398 mg | 51% | |
*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.
