Moroccan-Inspired Couscous Salad with Dried Mango & Almonds

Published 2026-07-21

Moroccan-Inspired Couscous Salad with Dried Mango & Almonds

Looking for a healthy lunch that is full of flavour but easy to prepare?

This Moroccan-inspired couscous salad combines fluffy couscous, roasted vegetables, chickpeas, fresh herbs, crunchy almonds and sweet pieces of dried mango.

The warm spices, fresh herbs and tropical mango create a beautiful balance of sweet, savoury and fresh flavours.

Perfect for meal prep, picnics or a simple weekday lunch.

Why Add Dried Mango?

Dried mango works beautifully with Moroccan-inspired flavours.

The sweet tropical flavour pairs perfectly with:

✓ Cumin and warm spices.

✓ Chickpeas and roasted vegetables.

✓ Fresh herbs like coriander and mint.

✓ Crunchy nuts and seeds.

Unlike fresh mango, dried mango:

✓ Adds concentrated flavour.

✓ Doesn't make salads watery.

✓ Keeps its chewy texture.

✓ Is easy to keep in your pantry.

Vegetarian & Vegan

✅ Vegetarian

✅ Vegan

✅ Dairy-free

Ingredients

Serves 4

Salad

250g couscous
250ml vegetable stock
1 red capsicum, chopped
1 zucchini, chopped
1 red onion, sliced
1 cup chickpeas
½ cup toasted almonds
Fresh coriander
Fresh mint
60g dried mango, chopped

Dressing

3 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
1 garlic clove, crushed
Salt and pepper

Method

→Add couscous to a bowl and pour over warm vegetable stock. Cover for 5–10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

→Roast capsicum, zucchini and onion at 200°C for 20–25 minutes until lightly caramelised.

→Mix together the dressing ingredients.

→Combine couscous, roasted vegetables, chickpeas, almonds, herbs and dried mango.

→Add the dressing and gently mix.

→Allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving so the flavours combine.

For extra protein, add:

✓ Grilled chicken

✓ Falafel

✓ Extra chickpeas

✓ Tofu

For a gluten-free version, replace couscous with:

✓ Quinoa

✓ Buckwheat

✓ Cauliflower rice

Fruit Tropics Tip

Add the dried mango at the end to keep its lovely chewy texture and little bursts of tropical sweetness throughout the salad.

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