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Moroccan Style Salad with Chickpeas and Quinoa {gluten free}

by Lindsay Cotter · 04/01/2019

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★★★★★ 5 from 8 reviews
MOROCCAN SALAD recipe with chickpeas and quinoa! This zippy healthy salad is far from boring. Layers of quinoa, spiced chickpea, dried fruit, pistachios, feta cheese, and vegetables. Great to serve as a gluten free and vegetarian main meal or side dish. #mealprep #salad #vegetarian #healthy #glutenfree
MOROCCAN SALAD recipe with chickpeas and quinoa! This zippy healthy salad is far from boring. Layers of quinoa, spiced chickpea, dried fruit, pistachios, feta cheese, and vegetables. Great to serve as a gluten free and vegetarian main meal or side dish. #mealprep #salad #vegetarian #healthy #glutenfree

Gluten free Moroccan salad recipe with chickpeas and quinoa! This zippy healthy salad is far from boring. Layers of quinoa, spiced chickpea, dried fruit, pistachios, feta cheese, and vegetables. Great to serve as a gluten free and vegetarian main meal or side dish.  

Chickpea and Quinoa . Plant based and rich in protein. Great for meal prep too! #vegetarian #glutenfree #salad

Let’s continue with fresh and light quinoa recipes, shall we? Lately I’ve been hooked on all kinds of quinoa salads! Yes, the love is genuine and real, maybe even borderline obsessive.  Can you blame me?

Today’s recipe and quinoa food theme is just as LOVELY and somewhat SPRING-Y!  It also has a bit of Mediterranean and Moroccan flare. My favorite type of food!

That being said, let me present to you… drum roll please….

MOROCCAN Style Quinoa Chickpea Salad

Swooning!

salad

Although, I have to give you the backstory on this salad and why I ended up making it.

First of all, I needed another simple meal prep dish for lunches. I should really update you on life, but let’s just say we’ve had more transitions, life transitions. And meal prep recipes have saved us!

Secondly, the Kiwi (aka my husband) has requested lighter dinners, like salad for dinner. WHAT? A salad? Soup and salad, yes. Salad for lunch, sure. Side salads, always.  I’m all about that. But I’ve never heard him request a salad as main DINNER meal. But it makes perfect sense. Spring and Summer is in the air. We’re craving those foods, naturally! And I shouldn’t be one to complain about a no cook meal for dinner.

That being said, if we’re going to have a salad for dinner, it’s going to be a WHOLESOME  and one with lots of FLAVOR!”

quinoa chickpea salad

Truth be told, I feel wrong serving a man a plain salad. Heck, I grew up with three brothers. They always said salad was just water, no lie. With their words in my mind,  I was driven.

 Ways to serve this Chickpea Quinoa Salad!

  • Meal prep! Great to take to work or for kids/athletes looking for a quick nutrient dense meal.
  • Make it fresh and serve at a potluck or party. This salad is so fresh, beautiful, and flavorful!
  • Double the recipe and make this quinoa salad the Main dish around your dinner table. Toss in grilled chicken, fish, or uncured meat. Pair with soft boiled eggs or hard boiled eggs. Or keep as is, hearty and plant based!

ingredients for chickpea quinoa salad

 

The surprising thing is, this salad took little effort. And if you have a variety of leftovers in your house, it’s even better!

Ingredients to make a Moroccan Chickpea Quinoa Salad!

 

  • Leafy greens for the base layer
  • Chickpeas
  • Moroccan Spices – think turmeric, cumin, and/or paprika!
  • Cooked Quinoa
  • Fig or Dates
  • Fresh herbs such as Mint or Basil
  • Cherry Tomatoes
  • Carrots or Zucchini
  • Red Onion
  • Unshelled Pistachios
  • Feta
  • Balsamic vinegar and olive oil
  • Splash of Lemon if you’d like.

Gluten free fig, basil, and prosciutto Moroccan salad! This healthy cultural salad is far from boring. Perfect flavor combinations, including sweet and savory spices, and layers of dried fruit and vegetables. Great by itself or with a main protein like fish or chicken OH my, the layers alone were hearty but still fresh and light in texture. Does that make sense? See for yourself with the recipe!

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Healthy Moroccan Salad recipe with Chickpea and Quinoa

Moroccan Salad with Quinoa and Chickpeas


★★★★★

5 from 8 reviews

  • Author: Lindsay Cotter
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 3-4 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Healthy Moroccan Salad recipe with Chickpea and Quinoa . Plant based and rich in protein. Great for meal prep too!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 1/2 cup to 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 2/3 cup chickpeas (canned/drained chickpeas or pre roasted if you can find them)
    • toss fresh chickpeas in a pinch of ground turmeric, pepper, sea salt, and ginger (optional, but delicious.)
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion (red onion or green work best)
  • 4–6 cups leafy greens
  • 2/3 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup crumbled or cubed feta cheese (about 1 ounce)
  • 4 figs (dried or fresh) or pitted dated (sliced or diced)
  • 1 cup diced carrot or zucchini
  • 1/2 to 1 ounce pistachios

Dressing :

  • 1/4 c extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1/4 tsp each ground paprika and cumin
  • sea salt and pepper to taste

Garnishes and Extras:

  • 1/4 c chopped parsley leaves (fresh)
  • Splash of lemon
  • 2 tbsp chopped mint (or 3 mint leaves)

Instructions

  1. First, prepare your quinoa according to package or see this post for how to make quinoa. Fluff with fork and set aside.
  2. Rinse the chickpeas (if using canned) and then toss them with pinch of turmeric, ginger, and pepper. In a large bowl, toss the chickpeas with the cooked quinoa.
  3. Next, layer your salad. Greens, grains, vegetables, figs, feta, chickpeas, onion, pistachio and so on.
  4. Whisk together honey, 1/3 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp of balsamic vinegar, and 1/4 tsp each ground paprika and cumin. Add salt and pepper and adjust to taste.
  5. Pour over salad and toss to combine.
  6. Finish by gently mixing in the chopped parsley and a splash of lemon juice.
  7. Garnish with fresh mint (chopped or whole).
  8. Serve immediately or cover and place in fridge for up to 2 days. For longer storage or meal prep, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Optional protein to toss in or layer on top of salad – grilled chicken, prosciutto, salmon, seared lamb, etc.
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 15 min
  • Category: salad
  • Method: mix
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 303
  • Sugar: 14.8 g
  • Sodium: 295.8 mg
  • Fat: 8.6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 48.4 g
  • Fiber: 9.4 g
  • Protein: 11.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 8.4 mg

Keywords: salad, chickpea salad, quinoa, gluten free, vegetarian, moroccan, mediterranean, healthy, gluten free

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Can you just imagine diggin into all those layers? Gah, I’m pretty impressed with my man approved “salad” myself. Now, if only all men would be so open to eating a salad for dinner. I think I got lucky with my husband, the kiwi (lover of all foods) Cotter husband.

salad with dressing being poured

Okay, enough gushing over my salad. Let me know if you are known to make some pretty mean and green BIG A** salads (aka BAS)! If so,  what’s in it? Moroccan spices, chickpeas, all the veg?

Do share!

Cheers,

LC


MORE HEALTHY SPRING SALAD RECIPES HERE!

This recipe is part of our fave Healthy Spring Salad Recipes collection. Check it out!

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Categories: Gluten Free, Main Dishes, Quick Meals, Sides and Salads, Vegetarian Tags: salads, vegetarian

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Lindsay Cotter of Cotter Crunch

Hi, y'all, I’m Lindsay Cotter, a Nutrition Specialist with a focus on Gluten Free eating. I love creating delicious nourishing food that anyone can enjoy.

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  1. Sara says

    07/01/2022 at 10:23 AM

    A friend made a few years ago and I loved it. Confused in dressing, lemon+splash. Does that mean you use a full lemon of juice in dressing? Plus splash later?

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      07/02/2022 at 3:52 PM

      Just sent you an email! But thanks for pointing that out.

      Thanks for this question. We definitely need to update and clarify the recipe here.

      The dressing should be:

      1/4 c extra virgin olive oil
      2 tbsp balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
      2 tsp honey
      1/4 tsp each ground paprika and cumin
      sea salt and pepper to taste

      Then garnishes and extras

      splash of lemon
      1/4 c chopped parsley leaves (fresh)
      2 tbsp chopped mint (or 3 mint leaves)

      Does that make sense? We’ll update the recipe card!

      Reply
  2. Brenda says

    05/22/2019 at 5:07 PM

    One of the best salads I have ever made. My dinner guests raved and I shared the recipe with everyone. Well done!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      05/23/2019 at 10:47 AM

      I am so glad to hear of it! Thank you so much:)

      Reply
  3. Rhodena says

    04/20/2019 at 10:40 AM

    This was amazing! First thing I have tried on your sight. I used both yellow zucchini and carrots. I also “roasted” the veggies on the stove top. A little bit of olive oil in a cast iron pan—add onions and cook 3-4 min. Add carrots, chickpeas and zucchini for another 3-4. Turn off heat and add tomatoes. Layered as you said. Wonderful! The dressing is great. Leftovers were great as well.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      04/20/2019 at 12:44 PM

      Love the shrimp addition and the roasted veggies. That sounds divine Rhodena! Thank you for sharing this and for the feedback. <3

      Reply
  4. marjorie says

    04/13/2019 at 10:17 AM

    Is it 1/3 cup or 1/4 cup olive oil?
    Chickpeas mixed with quinoa or separate layer? Stated both ways in recipe.

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      04/13/2019 at 3:09 PM

      For the dressing? Depends on how much you want on your salad, ya know? And you can totally mix the chickpea and quinoa together or keep separate. This salad is very good either way! Hope that helps!

      Reply
  5. Nanette Autera says

    04/11/2019 at 12:42 PM

    I made this salad just according the the recipe and it is delicious!! The only thing I personalized was the greens: I had beet greens in hand from having roasted beats so I mixed those half and half with red leaf lettuce. And I tossed a few roasted beets on top to use them up. This is fantastic!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      04/11/2019 at 6:51 PM

      Oh I am so glad you shared your experience. Love love the beet greens. Such a great idea!

      Reply
  6. Darlene at SugarsBeach.com says

    04/03/2019 at 11:05 AM

    Oh.My.Gosh. This is the most colorful recipe on the planet. I’ll have to try it.

    xo, Darlene 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      04/03/2019 at 12:24 PM

      ? thanks Darlene! Lmk how it goes

      Reply
  7. Cassie Autumn Tran says

    04/02/2019 at 10:19 AM

    How nourishing! I always love chickpeas and quinoa in a salad. Yours ultimately looks like a massive rainbow bowl of beauty–so much color and all types of delicious vegetables in one glorious salad!

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      04/02/2019 at 12:43 PM

      Totally! You’d love this. Have you tried the new kite hill vegan cheese? That would be awesome on this!

      Reply
  8. Tara | Tara Rochford Nutrition says

    04/01/2019 at 2:22 PM

    The flavors and textures in this sound absolutely AMAZING!

    Reply
  9. Liz S says

    04/01/2019 at 4:06 AM

    THIS should be the photo in the dictionary, next to the word “salad,” so that all anti-salad folks know how real, delicious nourishment should look.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      04/01/2019 at 1:49 PM

      I couldn’t agree more? I’ll submit a request to Webster’s if you will too?

      Reply
  10. Heidi says

    01/17/2019 at 10:04 PM

    Delicious and easy to make. I didn’t have squash on hand but roasted cauliflower and carrots instead and worked well as a substitute.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      01/17/2019 at 11:43 PM

      great idea! love the combo of cauliflower and carrots!

      Reply
  11. Maria says

    08/20/2015 at 11:20 AM

    You had me at figs 🙂 This looks absolutely delicious!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      08/20/2015 at 7:14 PM

      let’s have a fig party!

      Reply
  12. Jolene says

    08/18/2015 at 5:35 PM

    I love that he requested a salad! M does like salad but doesn’t usually request them, just knows I’m gonna make one for him 😉 This looks utterly divine. LOVE the combo of flavors!!

    Reply
  13. Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says

    08/17/2015 at 6:07 PM

    This salad is stunning!

    Also I love having salads as my main course, but like you it needs to be all about the toppings. Nutrient dense, filling, satisfying and of course tasty. I tend to color block my toppings too but that’s because I’m neurotic.

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      08/18/2015 at 7:16 PM

      i’ve seen your salads—> UBER IMPRESSIVE

      Reply
  14. Maggie says

    08/16/2015 at 10:46 PM

    Oh I won’t mind to serve salad as a main dish at all! Actually dish has been our main dish for dinner for almost a month! It’s truly hot in Austin.
    Love the flavor combination here and the quinoa and beans provides good feuls and protein. Pour me a glass of wine and I can enjoy a big bowl of this 😉

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      08/18/2015 at 9:02 PM

      done deal! let’s make that happen!

      Reply
  15. Annmarie Licatese says

    08/14/2015 at 7:58 AM

    Oh my- this looks divine!

    Reply
  16. Whitney English says

    08/13/2015 at 11:04 PM

    This salad is ALMOST too pretty to eat. Almost. Can’t wait to make it along with that naan!! Mmmm 🙂

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      08/14/2015 at 6:08 AM

      it will rock your socks off…just sayin. 😉

      Reply
  17. Jess @hellotofit says

    08/13/2015 at 8:58 PM

    Have I told you that your photography is awesome? I can see all the layers of that salad, and it’s beautiful. YUM.

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      08/14/2015 at 6:11 AM

      have i told you that i LOVE YOU!? xxoo thanks friend

      Reply
  18. Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen says

    08/13/2015 at 7:25 PM

    Goodness gracious this looks fantastic!!

    Reply
  19. Lemonade Wise says

    08/13/2015 at 11:39 AM

    Wow that looks so colourful! I like to put fruit in my salads as I can find some leaves quite bitter. One of my favourites at the moment is to sprinkle pomegranate seeds over the salad. Little rubies of flavour and crunch to keep things interesting 🙂

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      08/13/2015 at 12:48 PM

      oh i love that too! great idea

      Reply
  20. Dani @ Dani California Cooks says

    08/13/2015 at 8:36 AM

    This looks amazing. So many delicious flavors!!

    Reply
  21. neil@neilshealthymeals.com says

    08/13/2015 at 4:05 AM

    The word in the title “Moroccan” drew me in straight away there! I am a huge fan of Moroccan recipes. Mainly tagine recipes, of which I’ve done a few. I was lucky enough to live in Gibraltar for 2 years in the 1980’s and we spent our holidays in Morocco.

    You’ve opened up my eyes to a whole new world of possibilities with “Moroccan” salads. Adding to my yummly recipe box and pinterest!

    Lovely! 😀

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      08/13/2015 at 8:17 AM

      okay I”m officially jealous!

      Reply
  22. Natalie says

    08/13/2015 at 1:02 AM

    I just bought a bunch of fresh basil today for a recipe I am going to make!
    Figs and basil sound heavenly and this salad looks gorgeous.
    I have made salads as the main course before and my kids have loved it! I think if it’s colorful and interesting they are all over it. I can’t wait to try this!
    Thanks friend! 🙂

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      08/13/2015 at 8:18 AM

      yes!! fresh basil for the win! <3

      Reply
  23. Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says

    08/12/2015 at 5:15 PM

    Marry me!

    Reply
  24. Nagi@RecipeTinEats says

    08/12/2015 at 4:59 PM

    I love everything you listed about what you wanted to prove with this salad. And you nailed it. I would happily scoff this down as a meal. Adore on so many levels. Especially because I LOVE moroccan food! Pinning! What a fab gluten free salad that you wouldn’t even consider being gluten free!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      08/13/2015 at 8:18 AM

      exactly!! Easy really, just add a lot of color! haha

      Reply
  25. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

    08/12/2015 at 4:29 PM

    Now this is just looks amazing (and gorgeous!), and you’ve more than proven your point(s). I’ve been slacking on my salads lately, but I’d definitely eat a whole lot more of them if they looked this good!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      08/13/2015 at 8:19 AM

      well you’ve been making up for it with your delicious smoothies and flourless goodies. which i could definitely live off of!

      Reply
  26. Carly @ FitLiving blog says

    08/12/2015 at 3:58 PM

    Yum!! This salad looks delicious. I’ll be pinning this one for later. I feel the same way as you about serving salad to my husband… it better be substantial or else he’s will give me “the look”. Ha! Thanks for the sharing this recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      08/13/2015 at 8:19 AM

      haha I know, right? that look is never good

      Reply
  27. Kayla @ Blondes Have More Run says

    08/12/2015 at 3:26 PM

    That is one delicious combination! So many flavors and add-ins! I love it!

    Reply
  28. Cat the "Reader Eater" says

    08/12/2015 at 1:32 PM

    I’m salad OBSESSED. I like all of my dinners in the summer to be served crunchy and cold.

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      08/13/2015 at 8:21 AM

      yes, the colder and crunchier the better!

      Reply
  29. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    08/12/2015 at 1:19 PM

    Lindsay, you are really killing it with these Moroccan recipes! I so love layers – when it comes to food! Just reading through these layers makes me drool – so many layers, so many flavors!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      08/13/2015 at 8:25 AM

      layers are the best, right? dig in!

      Reply
  30. Liz says

    08/12/2015 at 1:04 PM

    Ooooh yum!! I love salads that are packed with yummy things.. this looks awesome!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      08/13/2015 at 8:31 AM

      you and me both!

      Reply
  31. Laura @ This Runner's Recipes says

    08/12/2015 at 12:46 PM

    Can you send a big bowl of that to Seattle please? That looks incredible! My favorite salads usually involve goat cheese, roasted chickpeas, and potatoes of some sort because I do need all of the carbs.

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      08/13/2015 at 8:24 AM

      yes yes, i will come to seattle! i need a break from heat! haha

      Reply
  32. Sarah says

    08/12/2015 at 12:37 PM

    This looks amazing!!

    Reply
  33. She Rocks Fitness says

    08/12/2015 at 11:24 AM

    So many amazing flavors in this dish…I just picked up some figs yesterday from Trader Joe’s…They can seriously go with everything! XOXO

    Reply
  34. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    08/12/2015 at 10:25 AM

    I just pinned this. I love fig, basil, and prosciutto on pizza…. a salad is genius. Or I could just slather this on your naan. I’m hungry.

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      08/13/2015 at 8:27 AM

      i totally did!

      Reply
  35. Jody - Fit at 57 says

    08/12/2015 at 10:00 AM

    That is one beautiful salad!!! I need you as my cook! 🙂

    I AM SO BORING!!!!! I am OK with that but would love to be rich & have somebody cook less boring stuff for me. 🙂

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      08/13/2015 at 8:26 AM

      I’ll play lotto and then we can both hire people. One to clean for me, and one to cook for you! deal?

      Reply
      • Jody - Fit at 57 says

        08/13/2015 at 9:24 AM

        I need a maid too! 🙂

        Reply
  36. Megan @ Skinny fitalicious says

    08/12/2015 at 9:49 AM

    Such a beautiful salad! I love beefy salads. Something that drives me crazy about eating out is that the salads are so wimpy. When will restaurants catch up and build a real salad like this one?

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      08/13/2015 at 8:26 AM

      seriously. i’m kinda over the simple strawberry spinach or the Caesar. haha

      Reply
  37. Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says

    08/12/2015 at 8:50 AM

    Wow!! Such a gorgeous salad!! Love the layers of colors and flavors!

    Reply
  38. Brittany @ Barr & Table says

    08/12/2015 at 8:40 AM

    This looks AMAZING! I’m such a salad person and when I would take salads into work people would ask what I put on them.. uhh, whatever was in the fridge today? Haha I might have to go get a few things for this one though 🙂

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      08/13/2015 at 8:25 AM

      exactly!!! the more the better! haha

      Reply
  39. Christie says

    08/12/2015 at 8:14 AM

    We haven’t had figs yet this season. I am going to look for them today. This is ther perfect salad to have with dinner tonight.

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      08/13/2015 at 8:29 AM

      i see them all over at the markets now. You must get!

      Reply
  40. Lisa @ RunWi says

    08/12/2015 at 7:59 AM

    What a gorgeous salad. I love figs! I just bought some from our farmers market. I can taste the salty proscuitto with the sweet figs. Fresh figs remind me of when I traveled through Turkey. Almost daily, I would buy them from a street vendor and eat like an apple. Such vivid memories of what seems like a lifetime ago.

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      08/13/2015 at 8:27 AM

      can we travel back to turkey together?

      Reply
  41. Heather (Where's the Beach) says

    08/12/2015 at 7:44 AM

    Love this idea, especially the figs. I really never think to get figs and I do actually like them. Great flavor combos going on here. If you come here and make this for me (with tofu) I’ll give you TOOOONNNNSSSS of fresh basil. Have it coming out of our ears 😉

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      08/12/2015 at 4:46 PM

      um,yes, deal! maybe we can do a rain dance too and it will cool off! LOL!

      Reply
  42. Dietitian Jess says

    08/12/2015 at 7:34 AM

    This is a super colorful and beautiful salad- can’t go wrong with figs and proscuitto

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      08/13/2015 at 8:27 AM

      amen to that!

      Reply
  43. Heather@hungryforbalance says

    08/12/2015 at 7:07 AM

    I love that article from Real Simple. I feel like my years of cooking everything together are now justified as Morrocan cooking.
    This salad looks amazing. I love the inclusion of figs!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      08/13/2015 at 8:29 AM

      haha i agree! we’re officially moroccan chefs!

      Reply
  44. Sam @ PancakeWarriors says

    08/12/2015 at 6:56 AM

    I love salads as a meal! And with all these amazing ingredients, I bet people were coming back for seconds! I love figs and rarely think to add them to salads, that has just got to change! This is beautiful!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      08/13/2015 at 8:28 AM

      i know i did! haha. So good the next day too

      Reply
  45. Michele @ paleorunningmomma says

    08/12/2015 at 6:53 AM

    I do not think it’s possible for a food picture to look any better than the pictures of this salad! Sounds and looks fancy, fresh, and absolutely delicious. This is definitely a keeper for when I want to be impressive!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      08/13/2015 at 8:28 AM

      i think you’d love! <3 maybe cauliflower rice versus quinoa

      Reply
  46. Erica D House says

    08/12/2015 at 6:51 AM

    I feel the need to get all up on this salad (minus the prosciutto!)

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      08/13/2015 at 8:27 AM

      yes, do it!!!

      Reply
  47. Cara's Healthy Cravings says

    08/12/2015 at 6:26 AM

    So many of my fav things are packed into this delicious salad!
    One of my fav pizzas includes figs, proscuitto, basil, goat cheese and balsamic drizzle…so you should just dump some of this salad on one of your yummy naan breads and turn it into a pizza 🙂

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    • Cotter Crunch says

      08/12/2015 at 6:44 AM

      oh yes, i kinda did that and added salmon.Gah… so good! thought of you! <3

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  48. Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says

    08/12/2015 at 6:19 AM

    Lindsay, take me to Morroco! I love this dish and I love exploring different cuisines. Oh and leftovers–so this is the PERFECT dish for me! Crazy good!

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    • Cotter Crunch says

      08/12/2015 at 6:44 AM

      let’s go!!! pack your bags

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  49. Jennifer FIsher says

    08/12/2015 at 6:15 AM

    Now, this is a NOT boring salad! Figs on a salad so good — really any fruit on a salad good!

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    • Cotter Crunch says

      08/13/2015 at 8:30 AM

      except banana. haha. maybe?

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  50. SuzLyfe (@suzlyfe) says

    08/12/2015 at 5:47 AM

    You do realize that you have 3 of my favorite ingredients in the title, I love Moroccan food, and I love salad. Thus, You have essentially created me as a dish (not that I’m not positively dishy anyways). Good grief, Charlie Brown. I want to roll around in this and frolic.

    I like to think the my salad are, in general, not boring. I love salad because it has endless possibilities, and every bite has the potential to be different! But that said, you gotta mix it up. I love using different sauces and such as dressings (love bbq), putting together hilarious combos (hello, shrimp and blueberry!). At the end of the day, make it yours 😀

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    • Cotter Crunch says

      08/13/2015 at 8:30 AM

      you could never be boring, at all. and shrimp plus blueberry? YES I AM SO MAKING!

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