Citrus Salad with Pistachios and Green Olives

Name: Citrus Salad with Pistachios and Green Olives
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Québécoise
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (60 ml) lemon juice; 5 tablespoons (75 ml) olive oil; 2 teaspoons (10 ml) honey; 1 small garlic clove, minced; 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) turmeric; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt; Pepper, to taste; 8 cups (2 L) sliced and peeled citrus fruit of your choice (I used oranges, grapefruit and clementines!); 1 cup (250 ml) sliced cherry tomatoes; 1/3 cup (80 ml) coarsely chopped pistachios (or roasted pumpkin seeds); 1/3 cup (80 ml) coarsely chopped pitted green olives; 1/4 cup (60 ml) coarsely chopped fresh mint

Morocco is synonymous with colors, spices, flavors and freshness. Here’s a salad that mixes it all up and is ready in just 20 minutes!

My citrus salad is garnished with pistachios, green olives, mint and a simple lemon and honey dressing! A perfect side dish to accompany fish or meat, all year long!

If this Moroccan-inspired recipe appeals to you, I suggest you try my Moroccan chickpea casserole, a tasty, hearty dish that’s so easy to make!

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Preparation time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Lemon and Honey Dressing

1/4 cup (60 ml) lemon juice
5 tablespoons (75 ml) olive oil
2 teaspoons (10 ml) honey
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) turmeric
1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
Pepper, to taste

Citrus salad

8 cups (2 L) sliced and peeled citrus fruit of your choice (I used oranges, grapefruit and clementines!)
1 cup (250 ml) sliced cherry tomatoes
1/3 cup (80 ml) coarsely chopped pistachios (or roasted pumpkin seeds)
1/3 cup (80 ml) coarsely chopped pitted green olives
1/4 cup (60 ml) coarsely chopped fresh mint

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Preparation

Lemon and Honey Dressing

In a small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients.

Citrus Salad

Arrange the citrus slices on a large serving plate. Add cherry tomatoes, pistachios, green olives and mint. Drizzle with lemon and honey dressing and serve!

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