Description
Moroccan cuisine is known for its aromatic spices, vibrant colors, and healthy, plant-based dishes. This Moroccan Bean Salad is a perfect example of how flavors, textures, and spices can come together to create a deliciously complex yet simple meal. The combination of chickpeas, grains, greens, roasted vegetables, and a tangy, spiced dressing makes this salad the ideal choice for those who want to eat healthier without sacrificing taste.
Ingredients
For the Moroccan Dressing:
- Lemon juice – ¼ cup
- Tahini – 1½ tbsp
- Pure maple syrup – 1½ tbsp
- Fresh ginger – 2 tsp (chopped)
- Garlic – 1 small clove
- Ground cumin – ½ tsp
- Ground cinnamon – ½ tsp
- Sea salt – ½ tsp
- Paprika – ¼ tsp
- Water – ¼ cup (to blend)
For the Salad:
- Chickpeas – 1 can (15 oz), rinsed
- Cooked farro or quinoa – 1½ cups
- Tender kale or baby spinach – 2 cups (chopped)
- Roasted sweet potato or squash – 1½ cups
- Grape tomatoes or red bell pepper – ½ cup (chopped)
- Dried apricots – ⅓ cup (chopped)
- Scallions – ⅓ cup (sliced)
Instructions
Make the dressing: Blend all dressing ingredients until smooth. Chill until ready to use.
Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, grains, greens, roasted veggies, tomatoes, apricots, and scallions.
Dress and toss: Add ½ cup of dressing and toss well. Taste and add more dressing if desired. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve: Enjoy immediately or chill for 30 minutes to let flavors meld. Keeps well for 2–3 days in the fridge.
Notes
This Moroccan Bean Salad is not only refreshing and full of flavor but also highly nutritious. It makes a perfect side dish for grilled meats, can be enjoyed as a light lunch, or served with warm pita bread for a wholesome meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 200 g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: None
Keywords: Moroccan chickpea salad, healthy bean salad, plant-based Moroccan salad, quinoa Moroccan salad