Moroccan Tomato Salad
6 servings
10 minutes
Moroccan tomato salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that embodies the spirit of North African cuisine. Its roots trace back to Moroccan traditions where simple yet aromatic ingredients create a magic of flavor. Sweet, ripe tomatoes harmoniously blend with herbs, garlic, and spices like cumin and curry, giving the salad a warm, spicy depth. The dressing of red wine vinegar and olive oil adds a refined tanginess that highlights the freshness of the components. This salad is an ideal complement to grilled meat or vegetable dishes but its bright flavor allows it to be enjoyed as a standalone dish as well. It offers a sense of lightness and vitality while awakening the appetite, making it perfect for summer lunches and dinners.
1
Cut the tomatoes in half across the partitions. Remove the seeds. Dice the flesh into small cubes.
- Tomatoes: 400 g
2
Chop the greens finely.
- Green onions: 2 stems
- Parsley: 5 stem
- Dill: 5 stem
3
In a bowl, we mix vinegar and olive oil.
- Red wine vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
4
We add chopped tomatoes, herbs, lemon zest, finely chopped garlic, cumin, and curry to the salad bowl. Add dressing, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix and serve.
- Tomatoes: 400 g
- Green onions: 2 stems
- Parsley: 5 stem
- Dill: 5 stem
- Lemon zest: 0.5 teaspoon
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Ground cumin (zira): 0.3 teaspoon
- Curry powder: pinch
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste