Moroccan Tomato Side Salad recipe

Moroccan Tomato Side Salad

by @mostafa
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
0min
Total Time
15min

A classic Moroccan tomato side salad that highlights juicy tomatoes, fresh herbs, and traditional Moroccan spices.

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = one side salad portion)
  • 4piece
    ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 1piece
    small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4cup
    fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4cup
    fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1tsp
    paprika
  • 1/2tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1tbsp
    lemon juice

How to make Moroccan Tomato Side Salad

Prepare the Vegetables

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, chopped onion.

    Step 1.1: In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, chopped onion
    Step 1.2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, chopped onion

Add Fresh Herbs

  1. Gently fold in the chopped parsley and cilantro to the vegetable mixture.

    Step 2.1: Gently fold in the chopped parsley and cilantro to the vegetable mixture
    Step 2.2: Gently fold in the chopped parsley and cilantro to the vegetable mixture

Season the Salad

  1. Sprinkle the ground cumin, paprika, and ground cinnamon over the salad. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Dress the Salad

  1. Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the salad. Toss everything together gently to ensure the ingredients are well combined and coated with the dressing.

Serve

  1. Allow the salad to sit for a few minutes to let the flavors meld, then serve immediately as a refreshing side dish.

    Step 5.1: Allow the salad to sit for a few minutes to let the flavors meld, then serve immediately as a refreshing side dish

Tips & Tricks

  1. For a more intense flavor, let the salad sit for 30 minutes before serving.