Moroccan Spinach Salad With Preserved Lemon And Olives Recipes

MOROCCAN CARROT AND SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saute pan heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the carrots, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 cup lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Cook carrots until they just start softening.
• In another saute pan heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the spinach until just wilted. Remove from the pan and rough chop.
• In a large bowl combine the cooked carrots, spinach, remaining 1 teaspoon sugar, cumin, garlic, orange juice, remaining lemon juice, and remaining olive oil. Serve warm.

MOROCCAN SPINACH SALAD WITH PRESERVED LEMON AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Wash the spinach leaves very well several times in a large bowl of water. Drain thoroughly. Finely chop the spinach, place the leaves in a steamer, and steam over simmering water for 15 to 20 minutes, until the leaves darken and are tender. Squeeze out any excess liquid from the steamed leaves, and transfer the spinach to a skillet. Add the remaining ingredients (except for the olives), stir to mix, and saute over medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes, until the parsley is wilted and the flavors have blended. Adjust seasoning if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature, garnishing the salad with the olives and preserved lemon rinds.