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Today we are making a classic Moroccan orange salad with a fragrant dressing made with cinnamon and orange blossom water. It makes a delicious side, dessert, or snack and comes together in just 10 minutes.

an orange salad on a plate

Many traditional Moroccan recipes are usually accompanied by a side salad of some sort.

Whether the focus is fruity and sweet (like the orange salad we’re making today), or a bit more savory like this cucumber salad and potato salad, they always celebrate produce in a colorful way.

Ingredients

a plate of oranges, olive oil, salt, and more

Step by Step

hands peeling an orange with a knife

Peel and slice the oranges. Using a paring knife, remove the peel and pith of the orange. Use your paring knife to slice off the top and bottom caps of the orange before peeling off the sides in a circular motion.

Hint: The pith is a fancy word for the white skin-like membrane between the meat and peel of the orange.

hands slicing an orange

Slice into half inch thick rounds and layer on a plate. You can arrange them in alternating patterns if using different colors/varieties of citrus.

dressing in a small jar next to a plate of oranges

Make the dressing. In a small bowl whisk together cinnamon, salt, olive oil, and orange blossom water.

an orange salad on a plate

Pour over the oranges before topping with a light drizzle of honey and a dusting of cinnamon.

sliced oranges on a plate

Citrus Options

This salad is one of my favorites to make during the winter months here in the Pacific Northwest, as a celebration of citrus season.

As always, I encourage you to use the ingredients that are accessible to you. That said, this one is a fun one to play around with seasonal produce and let it inspire you.

I love incorporating a variety of different kinds of citrus into this recipe when possible. Some of my favorites to use include:

  • Blood orange – these add a depth of citrus-y goodness and that delicious deep dark red color that we all know and love
  • Grapefruit – if you like that signature grapefruit bitter sweet flavor, try adding a few slices of it into your salad for some contrasting flavors
  • Pomelos, satsumas, mandarins, and more! Have fun in the produce section and try something new.
an orange salad and tea glasses

What to Eat it With

As mentioned before, Moroccan salads are a core part of the cuisine. Salads like this one are usually served in small bowls or plates around an entree and lots of fresh bread.

Here are some of my favorite Moroccan dishes to pair with this salad:

How to Make Moroccan Chicken Tagine

Authentic Moroccan Couscous with Lamb

Grilled Lamb Kebabs with Preserved Lemon

Authentic Moroccan Lamb Shank Tagine (Tangia)
an orange salad on a plate

Enjoy,

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an orange salad on a plate

10 Minute Moroccan Orange Salad with Cinnamon

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  • Author: Salima Benkhalti
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert, Salad, Side Dish
  • Method: Raw
  • Cuisine: Moroccan
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Description

Today we are making a classic Moroccan orange salad with a fragrant dressing made with cinnamon and orange blossom water. It makes a delicious side, dessert, or snack and comes together in under 10 minutes. 

Ingredients

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  • 3 oranges (or assorted citrus of your choice)
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp orange blossom water
  • toppings: honey, cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Peel and slice the oranges. Using a paring knife, remove the peel and pith of the orange. Slice into half inch thick rounds and layer on a plate. hands peeling an orange with a knife
  2. Make the dressing. In a small bowl whisk together cinnamon, salt, olive oil, and orange blossom water. dressing in a small jar
  3. Assemble. Pour dressing over the oranges before topping with a light drizzle of honey and a dusting of cinnamon. an orange salad on a plate

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