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Moroccan Orange Salad with Arugula and Quinoa

Moroccan Orange Salad with Arugula and Quinoa

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  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Citrus Recipe
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    ChezSuzanne's Notes: One of my favorite salads this time of year is Moroccan Orange Salad. They typically don't have greens or grains in them, or at least not the ones I've seen, but I went a little rogue from...

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Serves 2

2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar Ask a question about this ingredient

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice Ask a question about this ingredient

2 teaspoons sweet paprika (I use Pimenton de la Vera) Ask a question about this ingredient

1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper Ask a question about this ingredient

1/8 teaspoon salt, to taste Ask a question about this ingredient

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient

2 large navel oranges Ask a question about this ingredient

4 handfuls arugula (enough for two servings) Ask a question about this ingredient

1 cup cooked quinoa grain (see headnote) Ask a question about this ingredient

2 large shallots, peeled and slivered Ask a question about this ingredient

20 kalamata olives, halved Ask a question about this ingredient

3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped Ask a question about this ingredient

zest of 1 large lime Ask a question about this ingredient

1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled Ask a question about this ingredient

  1. Make the dressing by whisking together the sherry wine vinegar, orange juice and spices until spices are dissolved. Whisk in the olive oil until emulsified. Set aside.

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  2. Slice off the top and bottom of the oranges. Setting them on their flat bottoms, carefully slice away the peel and pith, leaving the fruit completely intact. Slice horizontally in 1/4" -1/2" slices. Quarter each slice into bite-sized pieces if desired.

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  3. In a large bowl, combine the arugula, cooked quinoa, olives, shallot, mint leaves and lime zest. Add the orange slices and drizzle 1/2 the dressing over the mixture. Toss and add remaining dressing as desired.

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  4. Heap on a plate and top with the feta cheese.

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6 Comments on Moroccan Orange Salad with Arugula and Quinoa

Oldies_joemare_bd Reply

So happy to see these gorgeous salads. I love everything about this! A wonderful meal!

Chocolate_peppermint_truffle_cookies_032 Reply

Thanks sdebrango!!

Sausage2 Reply

Gorgeous!!!

Chocolate_peppermint_truffle_cookies_032 Reply

Thanks 5&s!!

Chocolate_peppermint_truffle_cookies_032 Reply

thanks drbabs!

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