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    Moroccan Tomato Salad

    Apr 1, 2021 · 23 Comments

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    This post has been sponsored by NatureSweet. All opinions expressed are my own.

    Today we’re preparing one of my favorite warm weather salads – Moroccan Tomato Salad, which is a super simple combination of cucumbers, tomatoes, fresh parsley, olive oil and fresh lemon juice. The result is a light and refreshing salad that you can throw together in just minutes, and that pairs deliciously with a medley of summertime classics.

    We’ll be putting together today’s salad with a little help from our new friends over at NatureSweet, who’s hand-picked, and hand-packaged tomatoes are raised right, being both traceable and proudly non-GMO, but more on them below.

    Why you’ll love this salad

    1) Super Simple. Today’s salad couldn’t be easier in terms of preparation and ingredients. If you can slice up a cucumber and some tomatoes, chop some fresh parsley and then mix those with olive oil and lemon juice, you can make today’s salad. It really is just that easy.

    2) Only Basic Ingredients. Today’s salad features no ingredients that should be considered exotic, hard to find, or expensive.

    3) Seasonal. Being light and refreshing, today’s salad is great for balmy summer days.

    Ingredient Notes and Tips

    1) The Cucumbers. The two types of cucumbers you’re likely familiar with are ‘Slicing’ and ‘English’ cucumbers. The primary and most obvious difference is the sheer size. English Cucumbers are quite long, and quite slender for their length. By contrast, Slicing cucumbers are shorter and ‘fatter’ – relative to their length. Slicing cucumbers also feature a darker skin, which is also typically quite thick and tough – if a Slicing Cucumber’s skin is ‘not’ thick and tough it’s likely going bad. Apart from shape and size, English cucumbers are typically sweeter, while having smaller and fewer seeds. Slicing cucumbers, by contrast, have a copious amount of large seeds – which contribute to their bitter flavor. This is why you really want to deseed slicing cucumber before eating them. For today’s recipe, I strongly recommend English Cucumbers, but if you only have the slicing variety on hand, you’ll want to deseed them.

    2) The Tomatoes. Today we’re using NatureSweet Cherubs Tomatoes for the simple reason that they’re raised right. Getting under the label, NatureSweet tomatoes are picked by real people, who are offered fair pay, as well as health and safety training, as NatureSweet is EFI-Certified (Equitable Food Initiative), ensuring they comply with the industry’s highest standards. In addition, NatureSweet’s Associates go above and beyond to bring us the brightest, sweetest tomatoes possible. These tomatoes are hand-picked, hand-packaged, and are ‘all’ non-GMO, including their Cherubs, Comets, Glorys, and Constellation tomatoes, in addition to having no harsh chemicals used at any stage of growing or packaging. Picked at peak perfection, these tomatoes are shipped within twenty-four hours, and that’s a big part of what makes them so sweet and fresh, in addition to being tested for firmness, color, and blemishes prior to packaging. As such, not only are NatureSweet tomatoes delicious, they are a tomato you can feel good about eating.

    3) Curly Parsley vs Italian Flat Leaf Parsley. The main types of parsley are ‘Curly Parsley’ or Petroselinum crispum, and ‘Italian Flat Leaf Parsley’ or Petroselinum crispum neapolitanum. Why did I give you the Latin names? I’m actually not sure now that I’ve gone through the trouble of typing them out. Moving right along. That said, whenever you see parsley mentioned in a recipe, it is almost always notated as ‘flat leaf parsley,’ unless it’s being used as a garnish…in which case you’ll be using curly leaf parsley. Why is this? Because curly parsley tastes like…nothing, or – at most – like grass, and has almost no aroma. However, what elevates curly parsley into the realm of the culinary, thereby saving it from merely being a weed, is that “Oh my goodness is it pretty.” By contrast, Italian Flat Leaf parsley is about as ‘pretty’ as cilantro…which is to say it’s just green leaves on thin steams. However, the reason flat leaf parsley is ‘almost’ always the preferred parsley for cooking is that it has a bold, fresh flavor, a neutral texture (whereas curly parsley is quite crunchy), and pleasant aromatics. That bold freshness and pleasant aroma is exactly what we’re looking for in today’s salad.

    Pairing today’s salad

    1) Wraps. My son paired today’s salad with a mackerel, mozzarella, and tomato wrap, and the two paired deliciously. Conversely, you might also consider a simple ‘salad wrap’ with spicy mayo or a Dijon vinaigrette.

    2) Kebabs. Lamb kebabs with tzatziki, or grilled chicken kebabs with bright peppers, would all pair excellently.

    3) Light BBQ. Since this is a seasonal summer salad, it should come as no surprise that a light barbecue is a match made in heaven. Think grilled chicken, light pork, and lightly grilled seafood. All would pair excellently with this salad.

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    • Author: Living the Gourmet
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 4 1x

    Ingredients

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    • (2) 10 oz. container NatureSweet Cherubs, cut in half, vertically
    • 1/2 English cucumber, diced
    • 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
    • 4 tablespoons Olive Oil
    • Juice of 1/2 lemon
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl toss together all ingredients.  Taste for seasonings.
    • Serve and enjoy!

    Keywords: salad, tomato salad, moroccan salad, vegetarian, vegan

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    1. DAVID J MYERS says

      01/04/2021 at 4:25 pm

      Catherine, I buy a box of Cherubs or another variety of grape tomatoes every week and use them as a snack. I’d love this salad but tomatoes don’t agree with my better half…so she really limits their intake. Stay Safe and Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

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    2. Cristina Petrini says

      02/04/2021 at 7:37 am

      I will absolutely try it because it gives me the idea of ​​being captivating and very good!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Yeah Lifestyle says

      02/04/2021 at 10:08 am

      I do love a summer themed salad and this looks absolutely delicious, fresh and easy to prepare. Thank you for sharing your recipe

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Hannah Marie says

      02/04/2021 at 2:46 pm

      Oh my! i love both tomato and salad. I always include tomatoes in my grocery list. They have lots of recipes to create from and can be eaten raw.

      Reply
    5. Mosaic Artwork says

      02/04/2021 at 8:08 pm

      This salad omg!!! Looks so fresh and delicious, i can’t wait to make it, can’t wait!!!

      Reply
    6. Melissa Cushing says

      03/04/2021 at 1:07 am

      I am so loving this delicious recipe! It is so simple but so delicious looking and my husband will totally love this! Pinning it now 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    7. Lavanda Michelle says

      03/04/2021 at 5:04 am

      I would like to try this Moroccan Tomato Salad. It looks so delicious and fresh!

      Reply
    8. Garf says

      03/04/2021 at 1:22 pm

      Yes, please! I love tomatoes and can be on a tomato diet for a week straight. Yum!

      Reply
    9. Tina Basu says

      03/04/2021 at 1:46 pm

      wow this si so cool and super easy, will try this. pinning it.

      Reply
    10. Paula Richie says

      04/04/2021 at 10:58 pm

      How I wish I liked tomatoes because I know they have many benefits. The recipe looks good.

      Reply
    11. Ramona says

      05/04/2021 at 5:12 pm

      This is always my go-to salad that I really love to make when I feel like eating a refreshing salad! You made me crave a bowl of this beautiful Moroccan tomato salad right now. I am going to make this again soon, thank you for sharing this recipe!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    12. Bernice Hill says

      05/04/2021 at 9:34 pm

      I could eat a whole batch of this tasty salad…and I have! Just give me tasty tomatoes and I’m there.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    13. Kathryn says

      06/04/2021 at 12:39 am

      This salad is so refreshing and simple to make! I love this with just about any meal, thank you for sharing this healthy recipe.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    14. Chef Dennis says

      06/04/2021 at 7:42 am

      This salad recipe looks soooo delish and my wife will love this for sure. I am going to make this for her.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    15. GUNJAN C Dudani says

      06/04/2021 at 9:53 pm

      so good, healthy and low in calories. I could eat the entire bowl of it. You images are beautiful too.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    16. Genesis Cuanan says

      07/04/2021 at 10:33 pm

      I should make this at home tonight I’m sure this will be delicious. The kids will love this healthy food.

      Reply
    17. Elaine says

      09/04/2021 at 10:41 am

      The type of salad I like to make for lunch. I often add it to a lunch box, too. It is simple to make, yet full of vitamins!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    18. silvia says

      11/04/2021 at 12:09 am

      What a delicious recipe. I always have NatureSweet Cherubs in my fridge, the combination with the cucumber and parsley is very yummy. Love it for lunch with a sandwich.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    19. Moop Brown says

      12/04/2021 at 5:46 am

      This salad looks so refreshing, easy to make and perfect for the upcoming summer season. Will definitely be trying this one!

      Reply
    20. Chef Mimi says

      19/04/2021 at 9:49 pm

      Love this salad, and I buy these tomatoes. Have you heard of Trader Joe’s chili onion crunch? I’ve been adding it to both tomato and cucumber salads lately! I love the zing and the crunch!

      Reply

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