North African Salad Recipe

Ingredients

Serve 4

• 3 scallions/spring onions, white parts only

• 1 bunch arugula/rocket

• 1 bunch radishes, washed and thinly sliced

• 3 oranges, peeled and thinly sliced

• 2/3 cup/50 g pitted black olives                   

• 15-20 shelled walnuts, coarsely chopped

Dressing:

• 4 tbsp fresh orange juice

• 4-6 tbsp extra­virgin olive oil

• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

• juice of 1 lemon

• 1 tbsp orange flower water

• 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon

Method:

1. Soak the scallions in a bowl of iced water for 10 minutes to lose their pungent flavor. Drain and slice in thin rings.

2. Wash and chop the arugula and place in a large bowl. Add the radishes, oranges, olives, scallions, and walnuts.

3. Dressing: Beat the orange juice and oil with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add the lemon juice, orange flower water, and cinnamon and mix until blended.

4. Drizzle over the salad and serve.