Orange and Olive Salad (S'lata Botukan wa Zaytoon)

Salads are a key part of Moroccan meals; several salads with various fruits or vegetables may be on the table at lunch or dinner. Orange-flower water perfumes the ingredients without overwhelming them in this salty-sweet dish. Look for it on the international aisle of your supermarket or at Middle Eastern grocery stores. To prepare ahead, refrigerate the orange mixture and juice mixture separately. Bring to room temperature and toss before serving.

Yield: 6 servings (serving size: about 2/3 cup)

Ingredients

• 4  oranges, peeled
• 1/2  cup  green olives, pitted and halved (such as picholine or cerignola)
• 1/4  cup  finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4  teaspoon  kosher salt
• 1/4  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper
• 2 1/2  tablespoons  fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2  tablespoons  olive oil
• 1  teaspoon  orange-flower water
• Dash of sugar

Preparation

1. Cut each orange crosswise into 5 slices. Place orange slices in a bowl; toss with olives and cilantro. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

2. Combine juice, oil, orange-flower water, and sugar; stir with a whisk. Pour over salad; toss gently to combine.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

77 (0.0% from fat)

Fat:

5.1g (sat 0.5g,mono 3.7g,poly 0.8g)

Protein:

0.6g

Carbohydrate:

8.5g

Fiber:

1.5g

Cholesterol:

0.0mg

Iron:

0.1mg

Sodium:

259mg

Calcium:

25mg