North African Salad With Orange Cilantro Dressing Food

NORTH AFRICAN SALAD WITH ORANGE CILANTRO DRESSING

Steps:

• 1. Cook the bulgur according to package directions, adding the dates and salt just at the end of the cooking time. This helps soften the dates a bit and gives the bulgur good flavor. Cool the bulgur for 20-30 minutes for a cold salad.
• 2. In a food processor, combine all the dressing ingredients except the cilantro. Puree until smooth, removing any pieces of orange that can't be broken down any further. Add the cilantro to the smooth mixture, pulse a few times, and set aside.
• 3. Toss the cooled bulgur and dates mixture with the other salad ingredients. Drizzle or toss with the dressing. Serve immediately.

MOROCCAN SALAD

Steps:

• Slice the tomatoes into circles about 1/4 inch thick. Peel the oranges with a sharp knife, trimming as much white pith as possible from the underlying oranges. Slice the oranges into thin circles somewhere about 1/4 inch thick. Peel and slice the onion as thinly as possible.
• In a bowl, whisk together the herbs, vinegar, oil, and salt and pepper, to taste, until emulsified.
• Arrange the tomatoes, oranges, and onion on a platter or on individual plates, overlapping the slices slightly. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the top and scatter the olives over everything.

NORTH AFRICAN ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix oranges, pomegranate seeds, almonds and pistachios toether.
• Microwave honey and water together for 30 seconds and stir.
• Pour honey mixture over fruit nut mixture and toss lightly until coated.
• Sprinkle with cinnamon and orange zest.
• Enjoy.