Moroccan Orange Salad

Ingredients

Oranges

4 large, peeled and sliced

Red onion

1 small, thinly sliced

Fresh mint leaves

1/4 cup, chopped

Olives

1/2 cup, pitted and sliced (preferably green or black olives)

Extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons

Lemon juice

2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed

Ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon

Salt

1/4 teaspoon, or to taste

Black pepper

1/4 teaspoon, freshly ground

Instructions

1. Begin by peeling the oranges and carefully removing any pith. Slice the oranges into rounds or segments, ensuring to catch any juice.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced oranges, thinly sliced red onion, chopped fresh mint leaves, and pitted olives.
3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create a fragrant dressing.
4. Drizzle the dressing over the orange salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are well coated.
5. For optimal flavor, let the salad marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
6. Serve chilled, garnished with additional mint leaves if desired. Enjoy the refreshing burst of flavors!