Moroccan Lemon Salad

4 servings

40 minutes

Moroccan lemon salad is a bright and refreshing dish rooted in North African culinary traditions. The lemons, the recipe's base, undergo a soaking process that gives them softness and a subtle tang. Their juicy flesh harmonizes with the salty notes of olives and capers, while fresh herbs and spicy peppers add zest. A dressing of vegetable oil with cumin highlights the salad's Eastern character. It can be served as a standalone appetizer or alongside meat and fish dishes. This salad not only delights with its flavor but also awakens the appetite with its aromas, making the meal unforgettable.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 166
• Proteins: 1.7g
• Fats: 14.9g
• Carbohydrates: 5.9g

Ingredients

• Lemon: 2 pc
• Green: 1 bunch
• Olive: 10 pc
• Olives: 10 pc
• Sweet pepper: 1 pc
• Red chilli pepper: 1 pc
• Caraway: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Vegetable oil: 3 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Clean the lemons and soak them in salted water. Then remove, squeeze out the excess juice, and cut the pulp into small pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon: 2 pieces
   • Salt:  to taste

2. Chop the olives and mix them with chopped greens. Add chopped sweet and hot peppers.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive: 10 pieces
   • Olives: 10 pieces
   • Green: 1 bunch
   • Sweet pepper: 1 piece
   • Red chilli pepper: 1 piece

3. Combine lemons and spicy mixture, and dress the salad with vegetable oil and cumin. Add salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon: 2 pieces
   • Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons
   • Caraway:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste