Moroccan Fruit Salad
Experience a vibrant taste of Morocco with this refreshing Moroccan Fruit Salad—an exotic medley of oranges, pomegranate seeds, bananas, apples, and sweet dates, all dressed in a fragrant blend of orange juice, honey, and orange blossom water. Infused with a hint of cinnamon and optional cardamom, this fruit salad is a delightful balance of sweetness and spice, elevated by the freshness of mint leaves and the satisfying crunch of slivered almonds or pistachios. Perfect as a light dessert or a vibrant addition to your brunch table, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 20 minutes and is best served chilled, allowing the flavors to meld into a truly aromatic and nourishing treat. For an authentic Moroccan twist, don't skip the orange blossom water—it’s the secret ingredient that ties it all together!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole Oranges
- 1 cup Pomegranate seeds
- 2 whole Bananas
- 1 whole Apples
- 6 whole Dates
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 cup Orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Orange blossom water
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cardamom (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Slivered almonds or pistachios (optional)
Instructions
Peel the oranges and slice them into thin rounds. Remove any seeds and quarter the slices for bite-sized pieces. Transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Slice the bananas into thin rounds and add them to the bowl.
Core and dice the apple into small cubes (leave the skin on for added texture and color if preferred) and add to the bowl.
Pit the dates and chop them into small pieces. Add to the fruit mixture.
Add the pomegranate seeds to the bowl for a burst of color and sweetness.
In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, honey, orange blossom water, ground cinnamon, and ground cardamom (if using) until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the fruit and gently toss everything together to evenly coat the fruit in the spiced mixture.
Roughly chop the mint leaves and sprinkle them over the salad. If desired, add slivered almonds or pistachios for a delightful crunch.
Let the fruit salad sit in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled and enjoy the refreshing taste of Morocco!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
233 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.7 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.5 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 63 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 675 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
