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Moroccan Tabbouleh Salad (Couscous Tabbouleh)

Saif
Moroccan Tabbouleh Salad is a Moroccan style vegetarian salad that consists of couscous, tomatoes, parsley, and spring onion that is seasoned with lemon juice and olive oil.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean, moroccan
Servings 4
Calories 211 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Steamer To steam the couscous
  • 1 Food processor (Optional) To chop the parsley

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup of uncooked couscous durum wheat semolina flour
  • 1.5 cup of parsley finely chopped
  • 1 large tomato finely chopped
  • ½ cup of spring onion finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons for making the couscous
  • Salt to taste (start with ½ to 1 teaspoon, adjust as needed)

Instructions
 

To make Couscous

  • Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the durum wheat semolina, gently mixed with fingers until evenly coated with oil to prevent clumping during the steaming process.
  • Boil water using a rice cooker, then place the steamer above it.
  • To prepare for steaming, place the foil on the steamer before adding the oil-coated durum wheat.
  • Cover it with the lid and let it steam for 15-20 minutes
  • Next, transfer it onto a plate, then add more hot water to make it softer.
  • Add two tablespoons of warm water. Use a fork or your fingers to fluff the couscous, separating any clumps that may have formed.
  • Add another two tablespoons of warm water and repeat the same process until it achieves a soft consistency.
  • Before serving, drizzle more olive oil and add salt for seasoning. Then, toss it to distribute the oil evenly.

For making the salad

  • Finely chop the spring onion and tomatoes, then transfer them into the serving bowl.
  • Use a food processor to chop the parsley or manually chop it using a large knife, then transfer it into the bowl.
  • Lastly, add the couscous, olive oil, and lemon juice, then gently mix to combine. Serve it with other mezze platters or rice & meat dishes.

Notes

  • This salad can last in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • You can use ready made couscous- either pearl or Moroccan couscous

Nutrition

Serving: 4gCalories: 211kcalCarbohydrates: 17.3gProtein: 3.6gFat: 14.9gSaturated Fat: 2.4gSodium: 318mgPotassium: 280mgFiber: 2.4gSugar: 2.6gVitamin A: 6767IUVitamin C: 125.6mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Couscous Tabbouleh, Moroccan Tabbouleh Salad
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