Moroccan Salad with Charmoula Chermoula Dressing
Bright, vibrant, and bursting with flavor, this Moroccan Salad with Charmoula Chermoula Dressing is a feast for the senses. Featuring a medley of crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes, sweet carrot, and zesty red onion, this salad is elevated by a bold and aromatic dressing made with fresh lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and a medley of warm spices like cumin, paprika, and chili powder. Fresh parsley and cilantro add an herby freshness that ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this Moroccan-inspired recipe is perfect as a refreshing side dish or light main course. Serve it chilled for an even more delicious way to let the flavors sing! Perfect for healthy eating enthusiasts, this recipe is a must-try if you're looking for a quick, colorful, and nutritious meal idea.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 1 large carrot
- 1 small red onion
- 0.5 cup, chopped parsley
- 0.5 cup, chopped cilantro
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Start by washing all the vegetables thoroughly and patting them dry.
Dice the cucumber and tomatoes into small, uniform pieces and transfer them to a large salad bowl.
Peel the carrot and either grate it finely or slice it into thin strips. Add this to the salad bowl.
Cut the red onion in half, peel it, and thinly slice it. Add the slices to the salad bowl.
Finely chop the parsley and cilantro, then sprinkle them over the vegetables in the salad bowl.
To prepare the charmoula chermoula dressing, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl, until the ingredients are well combined.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and herbs in the salad bowl.
Toss the salad gently but thoroughly to ensure that the dressing coats all the vegetables evenly.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
729 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.6 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1283 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.2 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.0 g | ||
| Protein | 8.7 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 223 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1828 mg | 39% | |
*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.
