Moroccan Orange and Olive Salad

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 4 large oranges
• 3/4 cup green olives
• 1/4 cup virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon harissa (middle eastern store, hot sauce)
• 1 head lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
• salt
• dill sprigs, to garnish

Directions

1. 1

   Heat a small heavy frying pan, add the cumin seeds and dry-fry until fragrant. Tip into a grinder and grind to a powder.

2. 2

   Remove the zest from 1 of the oranges with a zester and set aside. Peel the oranges with a sharp knife, carefully removing all the pith. Working over a bowl to catch the juice, cut out the segments from the oranges and discard any seeds. Put the oranges and olives into the bowl.

3. 3

   Whisk or shake together the oil, Harissa and roast cumin. Add salt to taste, then pour the dressing over the oranges and olives and toss together.

4. 4

   Arrange the lettuce leaves in a serving bowl. Add the orange and olive mixture. Garnish with the reserved orange zest and dill sprigs and serve.