Salad Recipes
Fresh Moroccan salads and cooked vegetable dishes like zaalouk and taktouka.
8 recipes — every one cooked at least 3 times in Meknas.
How to use these salad recipes
Start with Key Takeaways on each recipe for timing and yield, follow Ingredients with gram + cup measures, then check Troubleshooting before you start. All salad dishes are developed and photographed by Azmi Mhamed — no stock, no AI food images. See our testing process.
Moroccan Spiced Carrot Salad
A vibrant, cumin-spiced carrot salad with preserved lemon and fresh herbs. A staple side dish at every Moroccan table.
Zaalouk - Smoky Eggplant & Tomato Salad
A warm, smoky salad of roasted eggplant and tomatoes seasoned with garlic, cumin, and paprika. Served with bread as a dip.
Taktouka - Roasted Pepper & Tomato Salad
A chunky, smoky salad of roasted bell peppers and tomatoes. A colorful addition to any Moroccan mezze spread.
Matisha - Simple Moroccan Tomato Salad
A refreshing salad of sliced ripe tomatoes, onions, and cumin. Served alongside virtually every Moroccan meal as a palate cleanser.
Zucchini Taktouka - Grated Zucchini Salad
A light, refreshing salad of grated zucchini with garlic, cumin, and lemon. Quick to make and perfect as a side dish or dip.
Moroccan Orange Salad with Cinnamon
A surprising and refreshing dessert salad of sliced oranges dusted with cinnamon and orange blossom water. A classic end to a Moroccan meal.
Moroccan Beetroot Salad
Sweet roasted beets tossed with cumin, orange blossom water, and fresh herbs. A jewel-colored side dish served at weddings and celebrations.
Zalouk Courgette - Zucchini & Tomato Salad
A warm salad of tender zucchini and tomatoes cooked down with garlic and cumin. Lighter than zaalouk with a fresh, summery feel.