Olive Couscous Salad Moroccan for Zwt 9

Transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Morocco with this Olive Couscous Salad, a perfect blend of bold flavors and fresh ingredients. This easy-to-make Moroccan-inspired dish combines fluffy couscous with a medley of green and black olives, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and aromatic herbs like parsley and mint. A zesty dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and warm spices like cumin and cinnamon infuses every bite with authentic North African flair, while toasted slivered almonds add a delightful crunch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile salad is ideal for a quick weeknight dinner, a crowd-pleasing side dish, or a refreshing picnic offering. Try it chilled or at room temperature for maximum flavor! Perfect for Mediterranean and Moroccan food lovers searching for a vibrant, healthy recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 cup boiling water
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup pitted green olives, sliced
• 0.5 cup pitted black olives, sliced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 0.25 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

Step 1

In a large heatproof bowl, combine the couscous and boiling water. Cover tightly with a lid or plate and let sit for 5–7 minutes until the couscous absorbs all the water.

Step 2

Fluff the couscous with a fork and set aside to cool to room temperature.

Step 3

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

Step 4

In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced green and black olives, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint.

Step 5

Add the cooled couscous to the salad bowl and pour the dressing over the mixture.

Step 6

Toss everything gently to coat evenly with the dressing.

Step 7

Sprinkle the toasted slivered almonds on top for added crunch and flavor.

Step 8

Serve immediately at room temperature or refrigerate for 1–2 hours to enjoy it chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1389.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1294.7

Total Fat 99.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3502.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 100.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.3g	0%
Total Sugars 17.5g
Protein 26.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 816.6mg	0%
Iron 19.8mg	0%
Potassium 2744.4mg	0%

*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: 63.9%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 28.5%