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Moroccan Blood Orange & Black Olive Salad

Tart and sweet combined with salty and herbaceous is a wonderful combination. This vibrant salad from Morocco is a triumph of flavour and colour.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 206 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Moroccan

Ingredients

  • 4 blood oranges (or 2-3 regular oranges) (peeled and cut into thin slices or segmented)
  • ½ red onion (finely sliced)
  • ½ cup black olives (pitted)
  • 2 tbsp parsley (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp fresh mint (chopped)
  • 1 lemon (juice of)
  • ½ tsp  cumin
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • salt & pepper

Instructions

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  1. Combine the oranges, onion, olives and fresh herbs in a large bowl.
  2. Whisk together the lemon juice, cumin, olive oil, salt & pepper then pour over the salad.
  3. Decant to a platter and serve. (I like to leave mine for 30 minutes or so to develop in flavour a little, but this is optional).

Notes

  • Occasionally, I enhance this salad with additional ingredients to introduce diverse flavour profiles.
  • Leftovers will stay fresh for up to 5 days if well covered in the fridge. This salad is not suitable for freezing.
  • You can make the salad up to 1-2 days in advance and keep, well covered with plastic wrap, in the fridge until you need.
  • Cheese - I frequently sprinkle some tangy feta cheese. Nuts & seeds - Sesame, walnuts, almonds, pistachios, or pumpkin seeds contribute a delightful textural contrast. Other - Occasionally, I incorporate warm salad potatoes or pumpkin, cooked broad beans, or a touch of grated raw carrot. I've also experimented with soaked, juicy sultanas or dried apricots.

Nutrition Information

Calories 206kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 266mg (11%) Potassium 111mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 327IU (7%) Vitamin C 25mg (28%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 206

% Daily Value*

Calories 206kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 266mg 11%
Potassium 111mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 327IU 7%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.