Salatat Botukan Wa Zaytoon (Olive and Orange Salad)

Celticevergreen's Note:

This recipe is from a cafe overlooking the central square - Djemaa el Fna, the heart of traditional Marrakech, Morocco.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 4 oranges , peeled
• ½ cup green olives , pitted and halved
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro , minced
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon orange flower water
• ¼ teaspoon sugar

Directions:

1. Cut each orange crosswise into 5 slices. Place orange slices in a bowl and toss with olives and cilantro. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2. Combine juice, oil, orange-flower water, and sugar then stir with a whisk. Pour over salad; toss gently to combine.
3. If making ahead of serving time, refrigerate the orange mixture and juice mixture separately. Bring to room temperature and toss before serving.