Moroccan Fennel & Orange Salad

🧡 Story

Light, creamy, and refreshing, this Moroccan Cucumber & Yogurt Salad (a.k.a. Khyar B L’ban) is a summer favorite and a daily side dish to serve with grilled meat or tagines.
It balances refreshing cucumbers, rich yogurt, and fragrant herbs with the discrete hint of garlic — achieving the simplicity and not being able to resist.
Perfect as one of your Soups & Starters range, this salad offers a refreshing respite from Morocco’s highly spiced cuisine.

• Ingredients :
• 2 medium oranges, peeled and sliced
• 1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp lemon juice or orange blossom water (optional)
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint or parsley
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• A few black olives or pomegranate seeds (optional garnish)

• 👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
• Peel and slice the oranges into thin rounds, removing any seeds.
• Trim and thinly slice the fennel bulb.
• In a bowl, gently toss the fennel and oranges together.
• Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice (or orange blossom water).
• Add salt, pepper, and chopped herbs.
• Garnish with olives or pomegranate seeds if desired, and serve chilled.

• 🌿 Serving Ideas
• Pair with grilled fish or chicken tagine.
• Serve as a light starter before rich Moroccan dishes.
• Add to a mezze platter with olives, bread, and dips.

🍋Cultural Note

In Moroccan cuisine, citrus fruits are often used to balance savory flavors.
This salad reflects the country’s Mediterranean influences — combining sweet, tangy, and aromatic elements that make every bite refreshing and memorable.