14:19, 06 Aug 2024, author: Ermakova M.

Moroccan Orange Salad

Name: Moroccan Orange Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: Orange - 3 pcs.; Salad onion - 0.5 pcs.; Olives - 12-15 pcs.; Cucumber - 0.5-1 pc. (optional); Olive oil - 3 tbsp.; Ground red pepper - 0.25 tsp.; Salt - to taste; Ground coriander - 0.5 tsp.; Paprika - 1 tsp.; Cumin - 1-2 pinches (to taste); Garlic - 1 clove (optional); Ground black pepper - to taste; Lemon/lime juice - 1-2 tbsp. (optional); Mint - 1 tbsp.

A light, juicy, colorful salad of oranges, olives, cucumbers and onions is a spectacular and tasty addition to shashlik, stewed and fried dishes.

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Juicy spicy orange salad is a classic of Moroccan cuisine. According to legend, the salad was invented by the chef of the largest hotel in Tangier after the end of World War I. At that time, the city was under the influence of 9 different countries, and the luxurious hotel became a meeting place and pastime for a very diverse crowd - spies, millionaires, smugglers, politicians, gangsters, playboys and Hollywood stars. The composition of the Moroccan orange salad reflected the spirit of that time. Like the brightly contrasting visitors of the hotel, at first glance it is a combination of the incompatible - sweet pieces of orange, salty olives or olives, slightly sharp, piquantly spicy red onion and refreshing, tender mint leaves and cucumber slices. A risky union that gives birth to a unique and very colorful taste. Try it!

Moroccan Orange Salad

Кухня: Moroccan, cалат, калории: 124, время приготовления: 00:40

Ингредиенты

Orange - 3 pcs.

Salad onion - 0.5 pcs.

Olives - 12-15 pcs.

Cucumber - 0.5-1 pc. (optional)

Olive oil - 3 tbsp.

Ground red pepper - 0.25 tsp.

Salt - to taste

Ground coriander - 0.5 tsp.

Paprika - 1 tsp.

Cumin - 1-2 pinches (to taste)

Garlic - 1 clove (optional)

Ground black pepper - to taste

Lemon/lime juice - 1-2 tbsp. (optional)

Mint - 1 tbsp.

Рецепт

1. Peel the orange, cutting off the rind so that the pulp is visible.

2. Using a sharp knife, separate the pulp of the orange segments from the partitions (for more details, watch the video version of the recipe). Save all the released juice and use it to prepare the dressing.

3. Cut each orange segment in half and place in a salad bowl. Cut the red onion into thin half rings, the olives or olives in half, and the cucumber into thin strips.

4. Combine all the prepared ingredients.

5. In a separate container, combine 3 tbsp. olive oil and 2 tbsp. orange juice. Add ground red pepper, coriander, paprika and, if desired, a finely chopped clove of garlic. Mix everything well.

6. Add the prepared dressing to the salad. Sprinkle everything with 1-2 pinches of salt and ground black pepper. Rub the cumin seeds with your fingertips and add them to the salad.

7. Mix everything carefully and place the salad in the refrigerator for 30-40 minutes to cool and infuse a little.

8. Before serving, add finely chopped mint leaves or a handful of arugula to the salad. Mix, taste the salad and, if necessary, add a little more spices to taste.

9. Moroccan orange salad is ready. The salad will be a great addition to fried meat, fish, shashlik, stewed and spicy dishes. Enjoy!