Best Moroccan Orange Salad Recipes

SPICY ORANGE SALAD, MOROCCAN STYLE

Steps:

• Peel the oranges, paring away all the exterior white pulp. Cut each orange into 8 wedges. Cut each wedge into 1-inch pieces. Set aside.
• Place the cayenne, paprika, garlic, olive oil and vinegar in a salad bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste and whisk to combine. Add the oranges, parsley and olives. Toss gently to blend. Serve cold or at room temperature.

MOROCCAN ORANGE-BLOSSOM SCENTED CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil over high heat.
• While you're waiting for your water to boil, Stir together 1 tsp of the orange blossom water and all other ingredients except for the carrots and parsley in a medium mixing bowl. Set dressing mixture aside.
• Once your water is at a full rolling boil, add the carrots and cook until tender but still a bit crisp (I'm guessing about 10 minutes for this, because the carrots are so thin, but you'll have to check them as they cook so you don't end up with mushy carrots). When the carrots are done to your liking, drain them and add them to the dressing bowl, tossing to coat thoroughly. At this point, if you can fit the mixing bowl in your freezer, do so. If, like me, you can't even fit a cereal bowl in your freezer, dump the dressed carrots into a large freezer bag and seal tightly (don't want your freezer smelling like Moroccan dressing, even if it does contain orange blossom water!), and place in the freezer.
• Allow the mixture to chill for about 15 to 20 minutes, tossing once or twice. Remove from the freezer and pour into a serving bowl if using a freezer bag.
• Toss mixture once more with the remaining orange blossom water. Salt to taste, if desired (if you salted your water enough for the carrots, you may not need any additional salt).
• Serve either slightly chilled or at room temp, sprinkled with the parsley.

MOROCCAN-STYLE CHICKEN WITH CARROT & ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Mix 1 tsp of the cinnamon with the cumin and coriander in a small bowl. Heat the oil in a frying pan, add the onion, then quickly fry until lightly coloured. Add the pine nuts, then fry until lightly toasted. Stir in ½ the spice mix, the raisins and the juice of ½ the lemon. Heat through, stirring, then remove from the heat.
• Open out the chicken thighs and spoon a little stuffing onto each. Fold the chicken meat over to enclose the stuffing, then secure each thigh with a couple of cocktail sticks. Place in a non-stick roasting tin with the cocktail sticks underneath, then sprinkle with the remaining lemon juice and spice mix. Bake for 30-35 mins until the chicken is tender and golden.
• To make the salad, tip the carrot into a bowl. Using a sharp knife, remove the zest and pith from the oranges, then cut into segments between membranes. Do this over the bowl to catch the juice, letting the segments drop in. Sprinkle with the reserved cinnamon and a little black pepper, then mix well.
• Divide the salad leaves between 4 plates, spoon over the salad, then sprinkle over the coriander leaves. Place the chicken alongside and serve.

MOROCCAN DATE, ORANGE AND CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Separate the lettuce leaves and arrange them on individual serving plates. Place a small mound of the grated carrots on top.
• Peel and segment the oranges and arrange them around the carrots.
• Place the dates on top and then sprinkle with the almonds.
• Combine the lemon juice, sugar, salt and orange flower water and sprinkle on the salad.
• Serve chilled.

MOROCCAN ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Slice oranges into bite-size chunks; place into bowl with chopped dates.
• Add lemon juice, cinnamon, and sugar (if using) and toss to coat fruit.
• Stir in almonds and pour orange juice over all.
• Cover and refrigerate, and serve chilled.

MOROCCAN ORANGE AND RADISH SALAD

Steps:

• Peel oranges, removing white pith; slice thinly.
• Slice radishes thinly.
• Overlap alternate slices of orange and radish around edge of serving plate; overlap remaining slices in center.
• Top with onion and olives; drizzle with dressing.
• Lemon dressing:.
• Combine all ingredients in screw-top jar; shake well.

MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD WITH ORANGE BLOSSOM WATER VEGAN

Steps:

• Peel the carrots and cut them in half and lengthwise.
• Put them in a pot with just enough water to cover them, 1/2 the garlic, and the sugar.
• Boil until just tender. Drain.
• While the carrots are boiling, mix together the olive oil, orange blossom water, remaining garlic, and pepper.
• Return the carrots to the pot with this mixture and sauté over low heat for a few minutes to combine the flavors.
• Remove from heat, put in a serving dish, and mix with the chopped parsley and cilantro.

MOROCCAN ORANGE-WALNUT SALAD (ZWT II)

Steps:

• Peel & section oranges using a sharp paring knife or serrated knife. (To do this, 1st cut off the polar ends of the peel & then slice the peel off the sides. W/a gentle sawing motion, cut in 1 side of the membrane & out the other, releasing ea orange section in a bowl. Squeeze all excess juice from the remaining membrane into the bowl as well & pick out seeds, if necessary.) Discard membrane.
• Drizzle honey & sprinkle cinnamon into the orange slices. Stir gently to mix, cover & set aside till serving time.
• Just b4 serving, toss greens in a lrg bowl w/onion, radishes & olive oil. Season to taste w/salt & freshly ground pepper.
• TO SERVE: Bring orange sections, tossed greens & walnuts to the table in separate containers. Let ea person assemble his or her own salad by piling some greens on a plate, spooning over some oranges-au-jus & sprinkling a few walnuts on top.

MOROCCAN ORANGE AND OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a small heavy frying pan, add the cumin seeds and dry-fry until fragrant. Tip into a grinder and grind to a powder.
• Remove the zest from 1 of the oranges with a zester and set aside. Peel the oranges with a sharp knife, carefully removing all the pith. Working over a bowl to catch the juice, cut out the segments from the oranges and discard any seeds. Put the oranges and olives into the bowl.
• Whisk or shake together the oil, Harissa and roast cumin. Add salt to taste, then pour the dressing over the oranges and olives and toss together.
• Arrange the lettuce leaves in a serving bowl. Add the orange and olive mixture. Garnish with the reserved orange zest and dill sprigs and serve.

SPICY ORANGE SALAD, MOROCCAN STYLE

Steps:

• Peel the oranges, paring away all the exterior white pulp. Cut each orange into 8 wedges. Cut each wedge into 1-inch pieces. Set aside.
• Place the cayenne, paprika, garlic, olive oil and vinegar in a salad bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste and whisk to combine. Add the oranges, parsley and olives. Toss gently to blend. Serve cold or at room temperature.

SPICY ORANGE SALAD, MOROCCAN STYLE

Steps:

• 1. Peel the oranges, paring away all the exterior white pulp. Cut each orange into 8 wedges. Cut each wedge into 1-inch pieces. Set aside. 2. Place the cayenne, paprika, garlic, olive oil and vinegar in a salad bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste and whisk to combine. Add the oranges, parsley and olives. Toss gently to blend. Serve cold or at room temperature. Serves 4.

MOROCCAN ORANGE WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• Combine lettuce, onions and radishes and chill. With a sharp knife remove peel and white membrane from oranges. Cut into bite-size segments. You should have 2 quarts. In a bowl, combine orange juice concentrate, water, honey and cinnamon. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour or longer in the refrigerator. Just before serving, stir vinegar into oranges. Toss lettuce with olive oil, then stir in the orange mixture. Sprinkle walnuts over and toss again.

MOROCCAN SALAD WITH CILANTRO ORANGE DRESSING

Steps:

• ook the bulgur according to package directions, adding the dates and salt just at the end of the cooking time. This helps soften the dates a bit and gives the bulgur good flavor. Cool the bulgur for 20-30 minutes for a cold salad.
• In a food processor, combine all the dressing ingredients except the cilantro. Puree until smooth, removing any pieces of orange that can't be broken down any further. Add the cilantro to the smooth mixture, pulse a few times, and set aside
• Toss the cooled bulgur and dates mixture with the other salad ingredients. Drizzle or toss with the dressing. Serve immediately.
• Can sub mint in place of cilantro and it's deeelish.

MOROCCAN ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Peel and slice oranges crosswise. Arrange attractively in concentric cirles on a large circular platter. You may need to make more than one layer. Scatter over each layer some chopped dates and slivered almonds. Sprinkle lightly with orange flower water and cinnamon. Repeat the process with remaining layers. Chill before serving. Sprinkle the top lightly with more cinnamon before serving. * Purchase orange flower water in Lebanese, Indian or middle-eastern markets and some stores which carry gourmet products.

MOROCCAN CARROT & BLOOD ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 Peel & trim carrots, then quarter them lengthwise & cut each length crosswise into 2" chunks. Crush cumin, coriander & fennel On a rimmed baking sheet, spread carrots & toss with crushed spices 2 tbs olive oil 3/4 tsp kosher salt & cayenne. Then roast them in oven, tossing occasionally until caramelized & tender, 30-40 min. cool to room temp. Grate zest of 1 orange into a small bowl Whisk in garlic & 1/4 tsp kosher salt & lemon juice & remaining oil Slice tops & bottoms from each orange. Over a bowl, slice away fruit between the membranes & drop the segments into the bowl . Toss carrots, arugula, olives & dressing into bowl, add salt & lemon juice to taste.

MOROCCAN ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Divide oranges, cantaloupe and carrots and among 6 salad plates.
• In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard and mint.
• Drizzle over salads.

MOROCCAN CARROT-BLOOD ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees.
• Quarter the carrots lengthwise and cut each length crosswise into 2-inch chunks. With a mortar and pestle or using the side of a knife, lightly crush the cumin, coriander and fennel. Spread carrots on a large rimmed baking sheet and toss with 2 tablespoons oil, crushed spices, 3/4 teaspoon salt and cayenne. Transfer to oven and roast, tossing occasionally, until carrots are tender and caramelized, 30 to 40 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
• Meanwhile, grate zest of 1 orange into a small bowl. Whisk in garlic, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and lemon juice. Whisk in 2 tablespoons oil.
• Slice the tops and bottoms from each orange. Stand each orange on a flat surface and slice away the rind and pith, top to bottom, following curve of the fruit. Hold oranges over a large bowl and slice away fruit between the membranes, releasing segments into the bowl.
• Toss carrots, arugula and olives into the bowl. Gently toss in dressing. Taste and add more salt and lemon juice if necessary.

MOROCCAN ORANGE SALAD*

Steps:

• Cut away skin and pith of the oranges with a small sharp knife. Hold over bowl to catch juice. Slice oranges into rounds. Combine orange flower water, cinnamon and honey and toss with orange slices. Sprinkle with nutmeg and chill. Garnish with mint and pomegranate seeds.

MOROCCAN SALAD WITH ORANGE CILANTRO DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook the bulgur according to package directions, adding the dates and salt just at the end of the cooking time. This helps soften the dates a bit and gives the bulgur good flavor. Cool the bulgur for 20-30 minutes for a cold salad.
• In a food processor, combine all the dressing ingredients except the cilantro. Puree until smooth, removing any pieces of orange that can't be broken down any further. Add the cilantro to the smooth mixture, pulse a few times, and set aside.
• Toss the cooled bulgur and dates mixture with the other salad ingredients. Drizzle or toss with the dressing. Serve immediately.
• Notes
• I've also used mint in place of cilantro and it's deeelish.