Orange Salad

Name: Orange Salad
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 6 large oranges; 1 tablespoon orange blossom water; 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar (optional); To decorate: 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

December 9, 2011

This is the most common Moroccan dessert; it is always appealing and perfect to serve after a rich meal.

Recipe information

Yield
serves 4

Ingredients

6 large oranges

1 tablespoon orange blossom water

2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar (optional)

To decorate: 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1
Peel the oranges, taking care to remove all the white pith. Cut into slices, remove any pips, and arrange in circles on a serving plate. Sprinkle with orange blossom water and confectioners’ sugar, if using.
Step 2
Just before serving, decorate with lines of ground cinnamon.
variations
Step 3
Sprinkle with 1/3 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped, and 8 dates, coarsely chopped.
Step 4
Replace 3 of the oranges with blood oranges.

Arabesque

TagsFruit Dessert Dessert Moroccan North African African Orange Citrus Fruit Dairy Free Gluten Free Nut Free Vegan Quick Easy 5 Ingredients or Fewer No-Cook Cookbooks

Recipe notes

Caramelized Onion Pasta

Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.

29 Ricotta Recipes for Dinner, Dessert, and More

Put that half-full tub to use with recipes that go beyond the Italian American classics.

One-Pot Chicken Thighs With Cilantro Rice and Beans

This one-pot dinner cooks chicken thighs directly on top of a bed of flavorful cilantro rice studded with black beans for a complete dinner.

The Only Frittata Recipe You’ll Ever Need

Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.

Speedy Chicken Stroganoff

This easy, one-skillet chicken stroganoff features tender chicken breasts, savory mushrooms, and a creamy Dijon-crème fraîche sauce—perfect for weeknights.