Green n’ Gold: Apple and Cucumber Salad with Argan Oil
Liquid gold in a bottle. Precious, precious for your health.
Assemble your salad. Green apples. Cucumbers. Endives.
Drizzle with drop, after drop, after drop of gold.
Cucumber and Green Apple Salad with Argan Oil Recipe
4 servings
I chose to keep the dressing simple because argan oil is so tasty and nutty that I wanted it to be the star of the salad and not be overshadowed by other flavors. To me, it is a one of a kind oil that tastes like liquid almonds, very nutty, subtly fruity and captivating. Argan oil has become very hip in upscale European restaurants in recent years, and I totally see why. It also has tremendous health benefits. As a substitute, you may use walnut or sesame oil.
1 large green apple, julienned
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and julienned
1 small endive (optional)
1 navel orange, segmented (How to supreme citrus)
Almonds, for garnish (optional)
Dressing
Argan oil, about 2 tablespoons
Freshly squeezed lemon juice, about 1 tablespoon
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Simply assemble the salad in a bowl. Add the argan oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, if you wish. Toss and serve.
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foodwanderings — 04/19/2011 @ 9:59 am
I never had Argan oil. I hear it is only found in Morocco. Did you just bring it back from your trip back home? This salad looks fabulous!
Nisrine Merzouki — 04/19/2011 @ 10:50 am
Yes, I did. They sell it online too.
Figs, Bay, Wine — 04/19/2011 @ 6:04 pm
Something I've never had but would love to try. What a beautiful salad.
Kalyn — 04/19/2011 @ 8:43 pm
This is the first time I've heard of Argan Oil, but I am intrigued!
Bridgett ~ La Bella Cook — 04/19/2011 @ 8:56 pm
I am going to have to look for some of this lovely oil as it sounds fabulous. This salad is perfect for the warming weather as a light meal. Right up my alley!
Deborah — 04/19/2011 @ 10:03 pm
That oil sounds wonderful – I'll have to see if I can find some!!
Jamie — 04/20/2011 @ 6:52 am
I keep seeing bottles or cans of Argan oil in all the speciality stores here in Nantes and even though I have long been intrigued I have yet to buy it or try it. Now I must! Love the crispy, cool, flavorful salad too.
We Are Not Martha — 04/20/2011 @ 4:58 pm
Ooh totally tempted to try argan oil now. Your salad is so pretty :)
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lacaffettierarosa — 04/20/2011 @ 8:12 pm
I've been pondering for months whether I should invest in a argan oil bottle.. Is it really worth that kind of money? Do you use it for other purposes than salad dressing? Thanks!
Magic of Spice — 04/22/2011 @ 1:29 am
I love Argan oil and love this salad…such great marriage of flavors :)
Trix — 04/23/2011 @ 12:15 pm
This is the second time I have read about this oil – I really REALLY need to try it. I think a big online order in in my future!
Liz — 04/25/2011 @ 6:11 pm
Lovely ingredient spotlight. I'm going to Morocco next month and I hope to find food there half as exciting and innovative as what you blog about!
Nisrine Merzouki — 04/26/2011 @ 11:04 am
You're so sweet, Liz. Thank you! Enjoy your stay in Morocco!