North African Orange Salad
Brighten up your table with the vibrant and refreshing North African Orange Salad, a stunning medley of bold flavors and colors that’s as visually captivating as it is delicious. Juicy orange slices form the base of this easy 15-minute recipe, layered with delicate slivers of red onion and a generous sprinkling of fresh mint leaves for a burst of herbal freshness. A zesty dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, and warm North African spices like cumin and cinnamon ties everything together, while optional additions of black olives and pomegranate seeds lend a delightful balance of savory and sweet. Perfect as a light appetizer or a side dish, this no-cook salad brings exotic flair and Mediterranean inspiration to your kitchen. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply craving a healthy, colorful dish, this orange salad is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large orange
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.33 cup black olives (optional)
- 0.25 cup pomegranate seeds (optional)
Instructions
Peel the oranges, removing all the white pith. Slice them horizontally into 1/4-inch thick rounds and arrange on a large serving platter.
Thinly slice the red onion into half-moons and scatter over the orange slices.
Chop or tear the fresh mint leaves and sprinkle them over the oranges and onions.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, and sea salt to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad.
If using, add black olives and pomegranate seeds as garnishes for extra flavor and texture.
Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
822 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.4 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1225 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 114.5 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.0 g | 107% | |
| Total Sugars | 72.8 g | ||
| Protein | 14.4 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 734 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 15.5 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 2190 mg | 47% | |
*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.
