Quick Moroccan Salad

Bright, refreshing, and bursting with bold flavors, this Quick Moroccan Salad is the perfect dish for a fast, healthy meal. Loaded with crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and hearty chickpeas, it features a vibrant combination of fresh parsley and mint for an herby twist. A zesty dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and warm Moroccan spices like cumin, cinnamon, and paprika ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is ideal as a light lunch, a flavorful side dish, or a make-ahead option for a potluck. Wholesome, vegan, and packed with Mediterranean-inspired goodness, it’s a delicious way to add a touch of exotic flair to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large cucumber
• 2 medium tomatoes
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh mint
• 1 cup cooked chickpeas
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons (more to taste) salt
• 0.25 teaspoons (more to taste) black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and prepare the vegetables. Dice the cucumber and tomatoes into small, bite-sized pieces. Finely dice the red onion.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and cooked chickpeas.

Step 3

Add the chopped parsley and mint to the bowl, gently tossing to combine the greens with the vegetables.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad. Gently toss everything together until the vegetables and chickpeas are well coated in the dressing.

Step 6

Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 7

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy as a side dish or light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1003.8 grams (1003.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	731

Total Fat 35.30g	45%
Saturated Fat 4.90g	25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1223mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 91.90g	33%
Dietary Fiber 24.30g	87%
Total Sugars 26.40g
Protein 24.90g	50%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 327mg	25%
Iron 13mg	69%
Potassium 2132mg	45%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.5%

Protein: 12.7%

Carbs: 46.8%