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Moroccan salad with couscous

6 servings

5 minutes

Moroccan salad with couscous is a true embodiment of Mediterranean gastronomy, combining the freshness of vegetables, the spiciness of spices, and the unique taste of preserved lemons. This salad has deep roots in traditional Moroccan cuisine where couscous is an essential part of daily meals. Its lightness and richness make it perfect for hot days, while the aroma of cinnamon, cumin, and ginger adds an Eastern sophistication. Olives provide a slight saltiness, lemon juice adds a refreshing tanginess, and olive oil contributes smoothness and velvetiness. The salad can be served as a standalone dish or as a side to meat or fish. It delights not only with its taste but also fills the air with aromas that transport you to the lively Moroccan markets.

Moroccan salad with couscous
Energy value per serving
Calories
190.8kcal
Proteins
3.5grams
Fats
10.4grams
Carbohydrates
20.6grams
Ingredients
6servings
Onion
1 
head
Couscous
2 
glass
Carrot
1 
pc
Pitted olives
 
to taste
Olive oil
0.3 
glass
Salt
 
to taste
Cooking steps
  • 1

    Prepare all the ingredients.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Onion: 1 head
    2. Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
    3. Couscous: 2 glasss
    4. Carrot: 1 piece
    5. Pitted olives:  to taste
    6. Preserved lemons: 100 g
    7. Olive oil: 0.3 glass
    8. Ground cinnamon: 0.5 teaspoon
    9. Caraway seeds: 0.5 teaspoon
    10. Ground ginger: 1 teaspoon
    11. Salt:  to taste
    12. Ground black pepper:  to taste
    13. Chopped parsley: 2 tablespoons
  • 2

    Soak the onion in lemon juice for 5 minutes.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Onion: 1 head
    2. Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
  • 3

    Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Couscous: 2 glasss
    2. Carrot: 1 piece
    3. Pitted olives:  to taste
    4. Preserved lemons: 100 g
    5. Olive oil: 0.3 glass
    6. Ground cinnamon: 0.5 teaspoon
    7. Caraway seeds: 0.5 teaspoon
    8. Ground ginger: 1 teaspoon
    9. Salt:  to taste
    10. Ground black pepper:  to taste
    11. Chopped parsley: 2 tablespoons
  • 4

    Mix.

  • 5

    Season with salt and pepper.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Salt:  to taste
    2. Ground black pepper:  to taste
  • 6

    To serve.