North African Orange Salad

Brighten up your table with the vibrant and refreshing North African Orange Salad, a stunning medley of bold flavors and colors that’s as visually captivating as it is delicious. Juicy orange slices form the base of this easy 15-minute recipe, layered with delicate slivers of red onion and a generous sprinkling of fresh mint leaves for a burst of herbal freshness. A zesty dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, and warm North African spices like cumin and cinnamon ties everything together, while optional additions of black olives and pomegranate seeds lend a delightful balance of savory and sweet. Perfect as a light appetizer or a side dish, this no-cook salad brings exotic flair and Mediterranean inspiration to your kitchen. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply craving a healthy, colorful dish, this orange salad is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large orange
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.33 cup black olives (optional)
• 0.25 cup pomegranate seeds (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the oranges, removing all the white pith. Slice them horizontally into 1/4-inch thick rounds and arrange on a large serving platter.

Step 2

Thinly slice the red onion into half-moons and scatter over the orange slices.

Step 3

Chop or tear the fresh mint leaves and sprinkle them over the oranges and onions.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, and sea salt to make the dressing.

Step 5

Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad.

Step 6

If using, add black olives and pomegranate seeds as garnishes for extra flavor and texture.

Step 7

Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	997.6 grams (997.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	822

Total Fat 41.40g	53%
Saturated Fat 6.10g	31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.80g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1225mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 114.50g	42%
Dietary Fiber 30.00g	107%
Total Sugars 72.80g
Protein 14.40g	29%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 734mg	56%
Iron 16mg	86%
Potassium 2190mg	47%

*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: 42.0%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 51.6%