Moroccan Salads and Side Dishes
Moroccan salads and side dishes play a big role in Moroccan cuisine, and most families serve them almost daily. Garden-fresh vegetables might be peeled and chopped before being tossed with a vinaigrette, or they might be cooked with spices and olive oil to make dip-like salads. Browse the recipes here for lots of ideas on what to serve with your next Moroccan meal.
Sweet and Spicy Moroccan Eggplant
Fried eggplant is cooked in olive oil, honey, garlic and spices. Sticky, sweet, spicy and delicious.
Fried eggplant is cooked in olive oil, honey, garlic and spices. Sticky, sweet, spicy and delicious.
Moroccan Eggplant (Aubergine) Puree Salad - Kahrmus
Eggplants are cooked in olive oil, garlic and spices until tender enough to mash. A tangy and spicy salad.
Eggplants are cooked in olive oil, garlic and spices until tender enough to mash. A tangy and spicy salad.
Moroccan Zucchini Salad - Cooked Moroccan Salad of Courgettes
Zucchini is diced and then simmered with Moroccan spices. Although delicious as a dip with Moroccan bread, it can also be eaten with a fork.
Zucchini is diced and then simmered with Moroccan spices. Although delicious as a dip with Moroccan bread, it can also be eaten with a fork.
Homemade Mashed Potato Recipe - Puré de Batata
This is an easy homemade mashed potato recipe. In Morocco, mashed potatoes are called Puré de Batata, or sometimes simply Puré.
This is an easy homemade mashed potato recipe. In Morocco, mashed potatoes are called Puré de Batata, or sometimes simply Puré.
Moroccan Green Bean Saute Recipe
This easy side dish uses fresh green beans, or string beans. The beans are seasoned with garlic, cumin and a pinch of cayenne.
This easy side dish uses fresh green beans, or string beans. The beans are seasoned with garlic, cumin and a pinch of cayenne.
Moroccan Carrot Salad with Paprika and Cumin
Sliced carrots are boiled then marinated with Moroccan spices, herbs, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil. Serve warm or cold.
Sliced carrots are boiled then marinated with Moroccan spices, herbs, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil. Serve warm or cold.
Moroccan Slaouia Salad - Cooked Moroccan Salad with Bottle Gourds (White Gourds)
This cooked Moroccan salad used slaoui, also known as bottle gourds or white gourds. Make it as tangy and spicy as you like.
This cooked Moroccan salad used slaoui, also known as bottle gourds or white gourds. Make it as tangy and spicy as you like.
Feggous Salad Recipe - Armenian Cucumber Salad with Orange Flower Water
A refreshing Moroccan salad made with feggous, also known as fakkous or Armenian cucumber.
A refreshing Moroccan salad made with feggous, also known as fakkous or Armenian cucumber.
Moroccan Salad Medley - How to Make a Traditional Moroccan Salad Plate
Usually served on special occasions or when entertaining, this beautiful Moroccan Salad Plate features a variety of delicious and colorful Moroccan salads.
Usually served on special occasions or when entertaining, this beautiful Moroccan Salad Plate features a variety of delicious and colorful Moroccan salads.
Moroccan Beet Salad Recipe - Cold Beet Salad with Vinaigrette
Fresh beets are naturally sweet, very healthy and a colorful addition to the table. Enjoy them in this easy salad with a lemon vinaigrette.
Fresh beets are naturally sweet, very healthy and a colorful addition to the table. Enjoy them in this easy salad with a lemon vinaigrette.
Moroccan Potato Salad Recipe - Cold Potato Salad with Vinaigrette
Cut the potatoes into small cubes when making this easy Moroccan Potato Salad.
Cut the potatoes into small cubes when making this easy Moroccan Potato Salad.
Moroccan Carrot Salad Recipe - Cold Carrot Salad with Vinaigrette
This cold carrot salad recipe combines cooked cubed carrots with a vinaigrette and cumin. Tasty and easy to make.
This cold carrot salad recipe combines cooked cubed carrots with a vinaigrette and cumin. Tasty and easy to make.
Recipe for Moroccan Style Green Bean and New Potato Saute
Moroccan style String Bean and New Potato is a simple yet elegant side dish. Flavored with garlic, olive oil and cumin.
Moroccan style String Bean and New Potato is a simple yet elegant side dish. Flavored with garlic, olive oil and cumin.
Moroccan Green Bean Salad Recipe - Cold String Bean Salad with Vinaigrette
Fresh green beans are tossed in a simple vinaigrette. Minced roasted red peppers add color.
Fresh green beans are tossed in a simple vinaigrette. Minced roasted red peppers add color.
Deep-Fried Cubed Potatoes with Moroccan Spices - Recipe for Fried Potatoes
Spicy, tasty and easy to make. Serve Deep Fried Cubed Potatoes with Moroccan Spices as a side to tagines, eggs, grilled meats, or sandwiches.
Spicy, tasty and easy to make. Serve Deep Fried Cubed Potatoes with Moroccan Spices as a side to tagines, eggs, grilled meats, or sandwiches.
Moroccan Potato Cakes Recipe - Maakouda Batata
Moroccan potato cakes are seasoned with cumin, onions, garlic, and cilantro. Serve these potato fritters as a side, appetizer or as a sandwich filler with eggs.
Moroccan potato cakes are seasoned with cumin, onions, garlic, and cilantro. Serve these potato fritters as a side, appetizer or as a sandwich filler with eggs.
Moroccan Fried Peppers Recipe
Like roasting, frying will char the skin on peppers, making it easy to remove. Try this easy recipe for Moroccan Fried Peppers.
Like roasting, frying will char the skin on peppers, making it easy to remove. Try this easy recipe for Moroccan Fried Peppers.
Moroccan Fried Tomatoes Recipe
Fried tomatoes are often served as a side to Moroccan fried fish. Here's how to make fried tomatoes Moroccan style with salt, pepper and cumin.
Fried tomatoes are often served as a side to Moroccan fried fish. Here's how to make fried tomatoes Moroccan style with salt, pepper and cumin.
Moroccan Fava Bean (Broad Bean) Dip Recipe - Bessara
Dried fava beans, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil are used to make a tangy Moroccan dip called bessara. Hummus lovers will like this!
Dried fava beans, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil are used to make a tangy Moroccan dip called bessara. Hummus lovers will like this!
Moroccan Roasted Pepper Salad
In this Moroccan salad recipe, roasted peppers are sautéed in olive oil, lemon juice, and spices. A delicious accompaniment to tagine or other Moroccan main dish.
In this Moroccan salad recipe, roasted peppers are sautéed in olive oil, lemon juice, and spices. A delicious accompaniment to tagine or other Moroccan main dish.
Moroccan Carrot and Orange Salad
This delicious Moroccan salad recipe blends fresh oranges, grated carrots and orange flower water. Serve it as a side dish or as a refreshing follow-up to a main course.
This delicious Moroccan salad recipe blends fresh oranges, grated carrots and orange flower water. Serve it as a side dish or as a refreshing follow-up to a main course.
Moroccan Fried Eggplant Recipe
Moroccan Fried Eggplant is a quick, easy side dish which is eaten as a finger food. It's often served as an accompaniment to fried fish.
Moroccan Fried Eggplant is a quick, easy side dish which is eaten as a finger food. It's often served as an accompaniment to fried fish.
Moroccan Rice Pilaf with Saffron
An easy recipe for Moroccan Rice Pilaf with saffron and Moroccan spices.
An easy recipe for Moroccan Rice Pilaf with saffron and Moroccan spices.
Moroccan Fava Beans (Ful) in Tomato Sauce
Fresh fava beans (broad beans or ful) are extra delicious when served in this zesty Moroccan tomato sauce.
Fresh fava beans (broad beans or ful) are extra delicious when served in this zesty Moroccan tomato sauce.
Moroccan Sardine Balls in Spicy Tomato Sauce
Sardine balls in zesty tomato sauce are a Moroccan classic. They're usually served as a side dish or as one of several entrées at a fish dinner.
Sardine balls in zesty tomato sauce are a Moroccan classic. They're usually served as a side dish or as one of several entrées at a fish dinner.
Moroccan Zaalouk Recipe - Eggplant and Tomato Cooked Salad
Moroccan zaalouk is a delicious cooked salad made with eggplant (aubergines), tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and spices. It's usually served as a dip with crusty bread.
Moroccan zaalouk is a delicious cooked salad made with eggplant (aubergines), tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and spices. It's usually served as a dip with crusty bread.
Moroccan Cooked Tomato and Green Pepper Salad -- Taktouka
Moroccan cuisine includes some delicious cooked salads which are eaten as dips. This zesty tomato and green pepper salad is known as taktouka in some parts of Morocco.
Moroccan cuisine includes some delicious cooked salads which are eaten as dips. This zesty tomato and green pepper salad is known as taktouka in some parts of Morocco.
Belgian Style French Fries - Patate Frite
Moroccans serve French fries, or patate frite, with meat, fish, chicken and sandwiches. Here's how to make them twice-fried Belgian style.
Moroccans serve French fries, or patate frite, with meat, fish, chicken and sandwiches. Here's how to make them twice-fried Belgian style.
Moroccan Rice and Tuna Salad
Vary this Moroccan rice and tuna salad by adding your own choice of vegetables for color and texture.
Vary this Moroccan rice and tuna salad by adding your own choice of vegetables for color and texture.
Fava Beans (Ful) with Salt and Cumin
An easy Moroccan side dish. Fava beans (ful) are boiled and served with salt and cumin. Surprisingly delicious!
An easy Moroccan side dish. Fava beans (ful) are boiled and served with salt and cumin. Surprisingly delicious!
Moroccan Tomato and Roasted Pepper Salad
Try this classic Moroccan tomato and roasted pepper salad. A tiny bit of garlic and preserved lemons add flavor.
Try this classic Moroccan tomato and roasted pepper salad. A tiny bit of garlic and preserved lemons add flavor.