Moroccan Orange Date Salad

Brighten up your table with this Moroccan Orange Date Salad, a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines juicy navel oranges, sweet Medjool dates, and aromatic fresh mint. Drizzled with a delicate orange blossom water and honey dressing, and finished with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon, toasted almonds, and optional pomegranate seeds, this salad strikes the perfect balance between sweet, tangy, and crunchy. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an elegant yet easy recipe that can be served as a light appetizer, palate-cleansing dessert, or even a stunning centerpiece at your next gathering. Bursting with flavors and textures inspired by Moroccan cuisine, this salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces navel oranges
• 8 pieces Medjool dates
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
• 1 teaspoon orange blossom water
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons toasted almonds
• 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the navel oranges, ensuring to remove all the white pith. Slice them into thin, round discs and arrange them on a serving plate in an overlapping pattern.

Step 2

Pit the Medjool dates and slice them lengthwise into thin strips. Scatter the sliced dates over the orange slices.

Step 3

Chop the fresh mint leaves finely and sprinkle them over the oranges and dates.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the orange blossom water, ground cinnamon, and honey to create a fragrant dressing.

Step 5

Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad to coat the oranges and dates.

Step 6

Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the top for added texture and crunch. If using, add the pomegranate seeds for a pop of color and extra flavor.

Step 7

Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together, then serve immediately. Enjoy this bright and flavorful dish as a starter or dessert.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	820.2 grams (820.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	974

Total Fat 8.10g	10%
Saturated Fat 0.60g	3%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 240.70g	88%
Dietary Fiber 28.80g	103%
Total Sugars 197.20g
Protein 10.50g	21%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 423mg	33%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 2456mg	52%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 6.8%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 89.3%