Middle Eastern Spiced Orange Salad Food

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.

MIDDLE EASTERN SPICED ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• 1.Grate rind from orange and reserve zest. Remove peel and slice oranges. (You can halve or quarter them for easier eating in you like.).
• 2. Combine rest of ingredients except cilantro in a bowl and toss with oranges and zest. Garnish with cilantro.

MIDDLE EASTERN CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Put the orange blossom water, cumin, oil, lemon juice and some seasoning into a jar. Screw on the lid and shake well to combine.
• Tip the carrots and mint into a bowl. Pour over the dressing, season and toss everything together.

TABBOULEH - MIDDLE EASTERN SALAD

Steps:

• Soak couscous in lemon juice until centre of grain is soft, should at least double in quantity. Should be enough lemon juice to just coat each grain.
• Add onion and salt and pepper and allow to stand for few minutes, minimum.
• Add rest of ingredients and mix well, best if served at room temp and left for a few hours.
• Great next day but herbs will look a bit sad!
• Great served with rich meats or any rich dish that needs the zap of the lemon to refresh the palate.