Moroccan Carrot and Orange Salad with Orange Flower Water

Even if you rarely think to combine fresh fruits and vegetables, this classic Moroccan salad should be on your must try list. Fresh navel oranges are chopped and mixed with grated carrots, orange flower waterand lemon juice. Although the oranges will macerate and release their own juice, additional freshly squeezed orange juice may be mixed into the salad for extra juicy sweetness.

When making, plan to allow a half hour or more resting time for salad to chill. Serve the salad as a starter, side dish or as a refreshing follow-up to a main course.

What You'll Need
4 large fresh carrots (about 1 lb.)
3 or 4 large navel oranges (about 2 lb.)
Optional: an additional 1 or 2 oranges, for juicing
2 tablespoons sugar, or to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons orange flower water, or to taste
1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Pinch of salt

How to Make It

1. Peel the carrots and grate them into very fine strands (my preference) or to a pulp.

2, Peel the oranges and remove as much of the pith as possible by scraping the orange with a knife Separate the oranges into slices, then cut the slices into 1/2 inch pieces.

2. Mix the carrots and oranges with the remaining ingredients in a bowl. Taste and adjust sugar, lemon juice and orange flower water as desired.

3. Cover the salad and refrigerate for a half hour or more to allow the salad to macerate.

4. Check on the salad before serving. If it's too dry for your liking, mix in a little additional orange juice.

5. Spoon the salad and juice into individual serving bowls and serve. 

Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
Calories	179
Total Fat	1 g
Saturated Fat	0 g
Unsaturated Fat	0 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	153 mg
Carbohydrates	44 g
Dietary Fiber	9 g
Protein	3 g