Best 7 Moroccan Style Salad Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant streets of Morocco with our Moroccan-Style Salad, a tantalizing symphony of flavors and textures that will transport your taste buds to the heart of North Africa. This refreshing and healthy salad showcases the vibrant and aromatic ingredients that define Moroccan cuisine, offering a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and tangy notes. With three variations to choose from, this recipe caters to diverse palates and dietary preferences.

The first variation, Moroccan Carrot Salad, is a classic and beloved dish that features tender carrots tossed in a zesty dressing of cumin, coriander, and lemon juice. This simple yet flavorful salad is a refreshing side dish or a light lunch option.

Next, the Moroccan Orange and Olive Salad introduces a burst of citrusy sweetness and briny complexity. Succulent orange segments and plump olives are combined with red onion, fresh herbs, and a tangy dressing, creating a salad that is both refreshing and satisfying.

Finally, the Moroccan Avocado and Feta Salad offers a creamy and indulgent twist on the traditional Moroccan salad. Perfectly ripe avocados are paired with crumbly feta cheese, juicy tomatoes, and a zesty dressing, resulting in a salad that is rich, creamy, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors.

Each variation of the Moroccan-Style Salad offers a unique and delectable experience, allowing you to explore the diverse culinary landscape of Morocco from the comfort of your own kitchen. Whether you prefer the classic carrot salad, the tangy orange and olive salad, or the creamy avocado and feta salad, you're sure to find a version that delights your senses and tantalizes your taste buds.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY ORANGE SALAD, MOROCCAN STYLE



Spicy Orange Salad, Moroccan Style image

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large seedless oranges
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red-wine or sherry vinegar
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup chopped parsley
12 pitted black olives, preferably imported Greek or Italian

Steps:

  • Peel the oranges, paring away all the exterior white pulp. Cut each orange into 8 wedges. Cut each wedge into 1-inch pieces. Set aside.
  • Place the cayenne, paprika, garlic, olive oil and vinegar in a salad bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste and whisk to combine. Add the oranges, parsley and olives. Toss gently to blend. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 155, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 298 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

MOROCCAN STYLE PUMPKIN AND COUSCOUS SALAD



Moroccan Style Pumpkin and Couscous Salad image

Make and share this Moroccan Style Pumpkin and Couscous Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

750 g pumpkin, peeled, deseeded, cut into 2cm pieces (suggests Kent pumpkin)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 (500 g) packet frozen broad beans
1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
1 1/2 cups couscous
1 (400 g) can chickpeas, rinsed, drained
30 g pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup fresh coriander, chopped
plain yogurt, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200c. Line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper.
  • Combine the pumpkin with the oil and spices in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the pumpkin in a single layer on the prepared baking tray and cook in the oven for 30 minutes or until tender and golden brown. Turn occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, cook the broad beans in a saucepan of boiling salted water for 5 minutes or until tender. Refresh under cold running water: peel (discard the skins) then set aside.
  • Bring the stock to the boil, remove from the heat and add the couscous. Cover and set aside for 5 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. Fluff up with a fork.
  • In a large bowl, combine the couscous, pumpkin, broad beans, chickpeas, pine nuts, lemon juice and coriander leaves tossing gently to combine.
  • Taste and season. Serve with the yogurt if desired.

MOROCCAN-STYLE CARROT SALAD



Moroccan-Style Carrot Salad image

Provided by John Willoughby

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon coriander seeds
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
5 large carrots, peeled and coarsely grated (3 1/2 to 4 cups)
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 tablespoon rose water
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup finely chopped parsley
Salt
black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Toast the coriander and cumin in a dry pan over medium-high heat, shaking often to avoid burning, until just fragrant and slightly darker, about 3 minutes.
  • Combine spices with remaining ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Refrigerate, covered, for one hour or up to 24 hours. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 104, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 277 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams

MOROCCAN STYLE SALAD



Moroccan Style Salad image

Looking for a way to use radishes or mint? Try this fresh-made salad. It was a big hit at our house recently. I forgot to do the picture, so maybe next time I make it I'll get one.

Provided by Susan Feliciano

Categories     Other Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 17

SALAD
1 c mandarin oranges (reserve juice)
1/2 c thinly sliced radishes
1 c shredded red or green cabbage
1/2 c green onions with tops, sliced in diagonals
1/4 c sliced green pitted olives
5 c spinach and romaine leaves, torn
snipped fresh mint
DRESSING
3 Tbsp wine vinegar
2 Tbsp lime juice
2 Tbsp honey or 1 tbsp agave nectar
3 Tbsp reserved mandarin orange liquid
1/2 tsp dried crushed oregano
1/4 tsp ground cumin
dash(es) salt and pepper
1/3 c light flavored salad oil

Steps:

  • 1. Whisk together the first 7 ingredients of the dressing. Slowly whisk in oil in a thin stream until well-blended. Let sit at room temperature about 15 minutes for flavors to blend.
  • 2. Toss salad ingredients (except mint) in large salad bowl. Then toss with the dressing. Divide into serving dishes. Top servings with snipped fresh mint leaves.

CARROT AND RAISIN SALAD---MOROCCAN STYLE



Carrot and Raisin Salad---Moroccan Style image

A little different combination of flavors makes this so good. We like it any time, but is especially good in the winter, when other fresh vegetables are not as good or quite expensive!

Provided by NoSpringChicken

Categories     Moroccan

Time 30m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb baby carrots
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
1 cup raisins
1 leaf lettuce (optional)

Steps:

  • Slice carrots into about three pieces.
  • Cook carrots in boiling water until crisp-tender, about five minutes.
  • Drain, rinse with cold water and drain again.
  • While carrots cool, in medium bowl, combine lemon juice, sugar, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, salt and cayenne pepper.
  • Stir to dissolve sugar and salt.
  • Stir in olive oil, parsley and raisins.
  • Add carrots and toss to combine.
  • Cover and chill for at least one hour to blend flavors, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve on a leaf of lettuce, if desired.

SPICY ORANGE SALAD, MOROCCAN STYLE



Spicy Orange Salad, Moroccan Style image

This recipe was developed in 1980 and appeared in an article in The Times by Craig Claiborne. It was reprinted recently. Olives and oranges, the article said, are one of those miracle combinations before which one should should bow in gratitude. :) Kalamata olives would be great for this.

Provided by Kumquat the Cats fr

Categories     Oranges

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large oranges, seedless
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine or 1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup parsley, chopped
12 black olives, pitted (preferably imported Greek or Italian)

Steps:

  • Peel the oranges, paring away all the exterior white pulp. Cut each orange into 8 wedges. Cut each wedge into 1-inch pieces. Set aside.
  • Place the cayenne, paprika, garlic, olive oil and vinegar in a salad bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste and whisk to combine. Add the oranges, parsley and olives. Toss gently to blend. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 118.4, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 13, Protein 1.7

SPICY ORANGE SALAD, MOROCCAN STYLE



SPICY ORANGE SALAD, MOROCCAN STYLE image

Categories     Salad     Orange

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large seedless oranges
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red-wine or sherry vinegar
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
⅓ cup chopped parsley
12 pitted black olives, preferably imported Greek or Italian.

Steps:

  • 1. Peel the oranges, paring away all the exterior white pulp. Cut each orange into 8 wedges. Cut each wedge into 1-inch pieces. Set aside. 2. Place the cayenne, paprika, garlic, olive oil and vinegar in a salad bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste and whisk to combine. Add the oranges, parsley and olives. Toss gently to blend. Serve cold or at room temperature. Serves 4.

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Tips:

- **Choose fresh, colorful vegetables.** Aim for a variety of textures and colors to make your salad visually appealing and nutrient-rich. - **Use a mix of herbs and spices.** Moroccan cuisine is known for its vibrant flavors, so don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices. Cumin, coriander, paprika, and mint are all popular choices. - **Citrus fruits add a bright, refreshing flavor.** Lemons, oranges, and grapefruit are all great additions to Moroccan salads. - **Don't be afraid to use your hands.** Many Moroccan salads are traditionally mixed by hand, which helps to incorporate all of the flavors. - **Serve your salad immediately.** Moroccan salads are best enjoyed fresh, so don't let them sit for too long before serving.

Conclusion:

- Moroccan-style salads are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy the flavors of Morocco. - With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a salad that will impress your friends and family. - So next time you're looking for a new salad recipe, give Moroccan-style salad a try. You won't be disappointed.

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