Description
Salade marocaine de « Nina » à l’harissa is a vibrant and refreshing Moroccan salad that combines crunchy mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a spicy harissa dressing, topped with toasted nuts. This delightful dish is perfect for summer barbecues or quick weeknight meals, adding a burst of color and flavor to any table. Whether served as a side or main dish, it’s sure to impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula and spinach)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mixed colors)
- 2 tbsp harissa paste
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ½ cup toasted almonds or walnuts
Instructions
- Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly. Dice the cucumber and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Thinly slice the red onion; soak in water for 10 minutes if you prefer a milder flavor.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell peppers. Toss gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together harissa paste, olive oil, and lemon juice. Adjust harissa to taste.
- Drizzle dressing over salad and toss until well-coated.
- Sprinkle toasted nuts on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize your salad by adding chickpeas or grilled chicken for more protein. For added freshness, incorporate herbs like cilantro or parsley. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; keep dressing separate until ready to serve.