Quick Moroccan Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with bold flavors, this Quick Moroccan Salad is the perfect dish for a fast, healthy meal. Loaded with crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and hearty chickpeas, it features a vibrant combination of fresh parsley and mint for an herby twist. A zesty dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and warm Moroccan spices like cumin, cinnamon, and paprika ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is ideal as a light lunch, a flavorful side dish, or a make-ahead option for a potluck. Wholesome, vegan, and packed with Mediterranean-inspired goodness, it’s a delicious way to add a touch of exotic flair to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh mint
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons (more to taste) salt
- 0.25 teaspoons (more to taste) black pepper
Instructions
Wash and prepare the vegetables. Dice the cucumber and tomatoes into small, bite-sized pieces. Finely dice the red onion.
In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and cooked chickpeas.
Add the chopped parsley and mint to the bowl, gently tossing to combine the greens with the vegetables.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad. Gently toss everything together until the vegetables and chickpeas are well coated in the dressing.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy as a side dish or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
731 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.3 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1223 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.9 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.3 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.4 g | ||
| Protein | 24.9 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 327 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 12.5 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 2132 mg | 45% | |
*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.
