Moroccan Orange Walnut Salad Zwt Ii Recipes

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 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.

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.