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Orange and Olive Salad with Cumin

A classic Moroccan no-cook salad of juicy orange slices and briny olives dressed simply with cumin, a touch of cinnamon, fresh mint, and olive oil. Refreshingly sweet and salty, it doubles as a palate cleanser.

15 minEasyServes 4140 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 4 navel oranges, peeled, sliced
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives (or oil-cured black olives), pitted, halved
  • 1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn

Instructions

  1. 1

    Arrange 4 peeled, sliced navel oranges on a wide serving platter. Scatter 1/2 cup pitted, halved kalamata olives (or oil-cured black olives) and 1/2 small very thinly sliced red onion evenly over the top.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, 2 tsp fresh lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp kosher salt.

  3. 3

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Scatter 2 tbsp torn fresh mint leaves leaves over the top. Serve immediately, or refrigerate up to 30 minutes before serving.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Orange and Olive Salad with Cumin?

As written, 15 minutes: 15 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 3, 30 minutes. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

How hot is Orange and Olive Salad with Cumin?

Moderately. The heat in Orange and Olive Salad with Cumin comes from 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper. For a milder plate, halve the cayenne; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Orange and Olive Salad with Cumin low-carb?

A serving of Orange and Olive Salad with Cumin carries 2 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 10 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 2 percent.

How many calories are in Orange and Olive Salad with Cumin?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 140 calories, with 2 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 58 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Orange and Olive Salad with Cumin?

It is not a good candidate. Dressed, it is best the day it is made, so keep the dressing apart and toss Orange and Olive Salad with Cumin just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

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