Moroccan Couscous Salad

Looking for a vibrant, easy side for your summer BBQ?

This Moroccan Couscous Salad uses our Shemin’s Ras El Hanout to add warm, fragrant flavours with no fuss. Fresh, colourful, and ready in under 15 minutes, it pairs perfectly with grilled meats, halloumi, or as a bright vegan dish.

Total Time (Including Prep): 15 minutes
Serves: 4 (as a side)
Calories per Serving: Approx. 320 kcal

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Shemin's Ras El Hanout

A bold North African–inspired chilli spice blend with deep warmth and complexity. Rich, aromatic and gently fiery, with layers of spice that build beautifully as it cooks.

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Ingredients

200g couscous
1 tbsp Shemin’s Ras El Hanout (or to taste)
2 tbsp olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
½ cucumber, diced
200g cherry tomatoes, halved
½ red onion, finely diced
1 tin (400g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Small bunch fresh parsley, chopped
Small handful raisins or chopped dried apricots (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste

How to make Moroccan Couscous Salad

Cook the couscous: Place couscous in a bowl, pour over 250ml boiling water, cover, and leave for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Add flavour: Stir in olive oil, lemon juice, and Shemin’s Ras El Hanout while the couscous is still warm.
Add fresh ingredients: Mix in the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, chickpeas, parsley, and raisins/apricots if using.
Season: Taste and add salt, pepper, and extra lemon juice if needed.
Serve: Serve at room temperature, garnished with extra parsley or pomegranate seeds if you like.

Tips

Tips:

Toast the couscous in a dry pan before adding water for extra flavour.
Add salt to the boiling water for better seasoning.
Use fresh mint as well as parsley for freshness.
Add pomegranate seeds for colour and a sweet-tart bite.
Top with crumbled feta just before serving for creaminess.
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days and refresh with lemon before serving again.

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