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Spicy Orange Salad Moroccan Style Recipe

A vibrant and zesty salad inspired by Craig Claiborne's 1980s Times recipe! This surprisingly simple dish combines juicy oranges and salty Kalamata olives for a flavor explosion. A touch of Moroccan spice adds warmth and intrigue, making it perfect as a refreshing starter, side dish, or light lunch. Re-imagined for today's kitchens, this recipe is quick, easy, and guaranteed to impress.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 117 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Spicy Orange Salad Moroccan Style

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How to Make Spicy Orange Salad Moroccan Style

  1. Peel 2 large oranges, removing all the white pith.
  2. Cut each orange into 8 wedges.
  3. Cut each wedge into 1-inch pieces. Set aside.
  4. In a medium salad bowl, whisk together 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 clove minced garlic, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar.
  5. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  6. Add the segmented oranges, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, and 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (pitted).
  7. Gently toss to combine, ensuring all the orange segments are coated with the dressing.
  8. Serve immediately, chilled, or at room temperature. Garnish with extra parsley (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

52g

Fat

3g

Carbs

5g

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