Moroccan Style Pasta Salad
Elevate your pasta salad game with this vibrant and flavor-packed Moroccan Style Pasta Salad! Infused with the warm, smoky spices of cumin, cinnamon, and paprika, this dish combines fusilli pasta with protein-rich chickpeas, crunchy vegetables, sweet raisins, and fresh herbs like cilantro and parsley for a perfectly balanced bite. A zesty lemon and olive oil dressing ties it all together, while toasted slivered almonds add a satisfying crunch. Quick to prepare and easy to chill, this recipe is ideal for meal prep, picnics, or a refreshing side dish at your next gathering. Bursting with colorful ingredients and Moroccan-inspired flavors, this pasta salad is as stunning as it is delicious. Serve it cold and let the spices transport your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams fusilli pasta
- 200 grams chickpeas, cooked and drained
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 0.5 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 50 grams raisins
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 60 milliliters olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 50 grams slivered almonds, toasted
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fusilli pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chickpeas, diced red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, raisins, cilantro, and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, paprika, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Toss thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Sprinkle the toasted slivered almonds over the top of the pasta salad as a garnish.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the Moroccan Style Pasta Salad cold, and enjoy this delightful, spice-infused dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
466 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.0 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 497 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.8 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.8 g | ||
| Protein | 12.9 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 591 mg | 13% | |
*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.
