Spiced Moroccan Salad Recipe

Name: Spiced Moroccan Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon harissa, paste; 5 tablespoons olive oil, plus 1 tsp for frying; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped, plus a handful of whole leaves; 8 mint leaves, finely chopped; black pepper; 4 ounces whole blanched almonds; 2 romaine lettuce hearts; 6 scallions, trimmed, halved widthways and sliced into thin shreds; 4 ounces kalamata olives

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon harissa, paste
5 tablespoons olive oil, plus 1 tsp for frying
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped, plus a handful of whole leaves
8 mint leaves, finely chopped
black pepper
4 ounces whole blanched almonds
2 romaine lettuce hearts
6 scallions, trimmed, halved widthways and sliced into thin shreds
4 ounces kalamata olives

1
Mix together the harissa, the 5 tablespoons of olive oil and the lime juice in a small bowl, using a small wire whisk.
2
Stir in the chopped cilantro, mint and a grinding of pepper.
3
Taste and adjust to your taste, adding a little more lime or harissa if wished.
4
Heat the remaining teaspoon of oil in a heavy-based pan, add the almonds and fry until golden, shaking the pan occasionally so they are evenly coloured.
5
Tip onto kitchen paper to drain, season and set aside.
6
Cut the Romaine into chunky slices, stopping about a third from the top (separate that top third into leaves.
7
Put the lettuce into a large bowl and scatter over the almonds, scallions, olives and remaining cilantro leaves.
8
Give the dressing a quick whisk then drizzle over the salad.

340

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon harissa, paste, 5 tablespoons olive oil, plus 1 tsp for frying, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped, plus a handful of whole leaves, and more.

Yes, Spiced Moroccan Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Spiced Moroccan Salad

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