Moroccan Salsa
Infuse your meals with the vibrant, aromatic flavors of North Africa with this refreshing Moroccan Salsa! Bursting with juicy tomatoes, zesty red onion, and a medley of fresh herbs like cilantro, parsley, and mint, this salsa gets its signature spice from earthy cumin, ground coriander, and a hint of smoky paprika. A drizzle of olive oil and fresh lemon juice ties it all together, creating a perfectly balanced mix of brightness and warmth. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile recipe is perfect as a dip for crispy flatbread, a tangy topping for grilled meats, or a fresh garnish for couscous and roasted vegetables. Elevate your mealtime with Moroccan inspiration today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium tomatoes
- 1 small red onion
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Dice the tomatoes into small, even pieces and place them in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Roughly chop the fresh cilantro, parsley, and mint leaves, discarding any tough stems, and add them to the bowl.
Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the chopped vegetables and herbs.
Sprinkle in the cumin, ground coriander, paprika, red chili flakes, sea salt, and black pepper.
Gently toss all the ingredients together until well combined, ensuring the spices and herbs are evenly distributed.
Let the salsa sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve immediately as a dip with bread or crackers or as a topping for grilled meats, vegetables, or couscous.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
472 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.7 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1221 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.3 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.0 g | ||
| Protein | 10.4 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 351 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 2086 mg | 44% | |
*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.
