Salade de Mâche

Salade de Mâche is a vibrant Moroccan salad that showcases the delicate peppery flavor of mâche lettuce, combined with fresh vegetables and a tangy citrus dressing. This refreshing dish is perfect for a light meal or as a side to accompany your favorite Moroccan dishes.

Ingredients

• Mâche lettuce - 100 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Red bell pepper - 1/2, diced
• Red onion - 1/4, thinly sliced
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Ground cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Rinse the mâche lettuce thoroughly under cold water and gently pat it dry with a paper towel.
2. In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumber, tomato, red bell pepper, and thinly sliced red onion.
3. Add the mâche lettuce to the bowl with the vegetables.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
6. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top for garnish and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 50 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamin A and vitamin C.
• High in antioxidants which can help reduce inflammation.

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