399 – Moroccan Spicy Orange Salad / سلطة البرتقال الحارة

Ingredients :

• 2-3 oranges (Navel)
• Handful of black olives
• 2 garlic cloves (grated)
• Juice of 1/2 a lemon
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Hot chili pepper (to taste)
• Salt (to taste)

Directions :

1- The first step is to peel and section the oranges.
Using a sharp knife, cut the ends of each orange. Slice the peel off the sides.
2- With a gentle sawing motion, remove the orange segments in between 2 membranes. Then cut into pieces. 
3- Squeeze the remaining membranes to get all the excess juice in a separate bowl, keep on the side we will use it later.
4- Next, slice the black olives. They pair up surprisingly well with the oranges. You’ll see! 
5- Let’s prepare the vinaigrette. Grate the garlic cloves.
6- In a bowl combine orange juice, lemon juice, olive oil, grated garlic, paprika, ground cumin, hot chili pepper for a kick, and salt. Mix.
7- For the final step, place the orange pieces in a large bowl, add the olive slices, and mix in the spicy vinaigrette.
8- Serve cold. Sprinkle some more chili pepper on top if you like it spicy.
Hmmm… bon appetite