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Moroccan Cabbage Salad

Cultural Context

Originating from Morocco, this vibrant salad reflects the country's rich culinary traditions that blend fresh vegetables with aromatic spices. Often served at gatherings and celebrations, it embodies the Moroccan love for colorful, flavorful dishes that highlight local produce. Today, variations of this salad can be found in many parts of the world, showcasing the global appreciation for Moroccan cuisine.

MoroccanMAside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 head cabbage
1 cucumber
1 pint grape tomatoes
green onions
garlic scapes
preserved lemons
cilantro
parsley
1.5 teaspoons salt
fresh black pepper
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon sumac
2 teaspoons harissa paste
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

cabbage

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: green cabbage

Kale adds nutrients while green cabbage is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide omega-3s, while sunflower seeds are cost-effective.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: fresh fruit

Dried cranberries are lower in sugar, and fresh fruit can be more economical.

1

Start with one head of cabbage and chop it into small pieces.

2

Peel and seed one cucumber, then chop it.

3

Quarter one pint of grape tomatoes and add to the bowl.

4

Chop green onions and garlic scapes, then add them to the salad.

5

Add chopped preserved lemons, cilantro, and parsley to the mixture.

6

Season the salad with 1.5 teaspoons of salt, fresh black pepper, 2 teaspoons of cumin, 2 teaspoons of paprika, and 1 teaspoon of sumac.

7

Add 2 teaspoons of harissa paste for spice.

8

Pour in 4 tablespoons of olive oil and 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, then mix everything together thoroughly.

9

Let the salad sit for about 3 or 4 hours to marinate.

Cooking Techniques

shreddingmixingdicingwhisking

Equipment Needed

large bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

nuts

Also Known As

Salade de Chou MarocainMoroccan Slaw

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