To make this delicious Moroccan salad, you will need the ingredients and preparation method:
Moroccan Salad
30
minutes
Cooking timeminutes
To make your Moroccan salad you will need these ingredients and follow the step-by-step preparation instructions:
Ingredients
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2 cups Moroccan couscous
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2 cups of boiling water
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1 cucumber, chopped into small cubes
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2 tomatoes, chopped into small cubes
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1 red pepper, chopped into small cubes
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1 grated carrot
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1 small red onion, chopped
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1/2 cup raisins
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1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
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1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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1/4 cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 teaspoon cumin powder
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1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder
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1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a spicy kick)
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Sliced ​​or brown almonds (optional, for a crunchy touch)
Preparation mode
- Place the couscous in a large bowl.
- Boil the water and pour it over the couscous. Cover the bowl with a plate or lid and let it sit for about 5 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains.
- While the couscous is resting, prepare all the vegetables: cucumber, tomato, pepper, carrot and red onion. Place them all in a large bowl.
- Add the raisins to the bowl with the vegetables.
- Add the prepared couscous to the vegetables.
- Add the chopped mint, parsley and coriander.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and mix all the ingredients well.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more salt, pepper or lemon juice if necessary.
- If desired, add sliced ​​almonds or cashews on top for a crunchy touch.
- Let the salad sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend well.
- Serve the Moroccan salad cold or at room temperature.
Source: https://cidadeolimpica.com.br/salada-marroquina/
