🥗 **Moroccan-Inspired Couscous Salad Recipe | Perfect for Weekday Lunches!**
Indulge in the flavors of Morocco with our tantalizing Moroccan Couscous Salad featuring spice-roasted cauliflower, almonds, and dried fruit, all dressed in a zesty lemony paprika dressing. This pearl couscous salad is not only brimming with feel-good ingredients but is also an ideal choice for simple, nutritious weekday lunches or a refreshing summer side dish.
✨ **Key Features:**
– Quick-cooking pearl couscous, a lightly toasted pasta, takes center stage.
– Make-ahead friendly: Enjoy it warm, chilled, or at room temperature for ultimate convenience.
– Elevate protein with suggested pairings like Shrimp Cakes or Tofu Skewers.
🌿 **Charmoula-Inspired Dressing:**
Channeling the essence of traditional Moroccan Charmoula, our dressing adds a piquant twist. For an extra kick, try minced preserved lemons in place of lemon juice.
🍽️ **Ingredients:**
– Pearl Couscous
– Cauliflower
– Chickpeas
– Sliced Almonds
– Raisins
– Fresh Herbs (Parsley and Mint)
– Lemon
– Moroccan Spices (coriander, cumin, paprika, turmeric)
– Olive Oil
👩🍳 **Directions:**
1. **Roast Cauliflower:** Toss cauliflower with spices, then roast until crisp-tender.
2. **Boil Pearl Couscous:** Cook couscous according to package instructions, then stir in chickpeas.
3. **Mix Dressing:** In a bowl, combine herbs, garlic, lemon juice, spices, and gradually add olive oil while whisking.
4. **Assemble Salad:** In a large bowl, mix cooked couscous, chickpeas, roasted cauliflower, almonds, raisins, and herbs. Add dressing and toss to combine.
🍽️ **Serving Suggestions:**
– Enjoy as a satisfying light lunch or pair with:
– 🐟 Salmon: Try it with Honey-Harissa Baked Salmon for a Moroccan-inspired dinner.
– 🍤 Shrimp: Top with Shrimp Cakes or Greek-Marinated Shrimp Skewers.
– 🌱 Tofu: Serve alongside Balsamic Tofu for a vegan delight.
– 🍗 Chicken: Toss in shredded rotisserie chicken or serve with grilled/roasted chicken.
👩🍳 **Explore the rich flavors of Morocco with this delightful couscous salad! Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more delicious recipes. Bon appétit!**
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This Moroccan inspired cauliflower and couscous salad is full of vibrant flavors and feel-good ingredients it features boldly spiced cauliflower Pearl couscous and chickpeas tossed in a lemony paprika dressing I also love to add almonds fresh mint and dates for some extra texture this salad holds it beautifully for leftovers making it the
Perfect Contender for weekday lunches