Olive Couscous Salad Moroccan for Zwt 9
Transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Morocco with this Olive Couscous Salad, a perfect blend of bold flavors and fresh ingredients. This easy-to-make Moroccan-inspired dish combines fluffy couscous with a medley of green and black olives, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and aromatic herbs like parsley and mint. A zesty dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and warm spices like cumin and cinnamon infuses every bite with authentic North African flair, while toasted slivered almonds add a delightful crunch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile salad is ideal for a quick weeknight dinner, a crowd-pleasing side dish, or a refreshing picnic offering. Try it chilled or at room temperature for maximum flavor! Perfect for Mediterranean and Moroccan food lovers searching for a vibrant, healthy recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup boiling water
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup pitted green olives, sliced
- 0.5 cup pitted black olives, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 0.25 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Instructions
In a large heatproof bowl, combine the couscous and boiling water. Cover tightly with a lid or plate and let sit for 5–7 minutes until the couscous absorbs all the water.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and set aside to cool to room temperature.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced green and black olives, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint.
Add the cooled couscous to the salad bowl and pour the dressing over the mixture.
Toss everything gently to coat evenly with the dressing.
Sprinkle the toasted slivered almonds on top for added crunch and flavor.
Serve immediately at room temperature or refrigerate for 1–2 hours to enjoy it chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1295 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.7 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.5 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3502 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.2 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.3 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.5 g | ||
| Protein | 26.5 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 817 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 19.8 mg | 110% | |
| Potassium | 2744 mg | 58% | |
*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.
