At the Souq - Pomegranates

One of my favorite things about living in Morocco, and our region specifically, is the produce. I go grocery shopping across the street at a daily farmers market filled with fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables. With all of this quality and convenience, our diet has changed its focus to creating meals centered around this seasonal produce. This little series, "at the souq," highlights some of our favorite finds and grinds.

Pomegranates. As big as my head. 50 cents for 2 kilos. I am currently eating these little gems for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert.  We had a get together with friends in Rabat, and everyone loved this unique salad.   

Orange, Fennel, and Pomegranate Salad 

3 oranges, 10 clementines, or other sweet-tasting citrus
1 large pomegranate
1 fennel bulb, sliced thin
(Optional) 1 large bunch spinach 

Dressing:

1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoons rice wine vinegar or white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Peel oranges and cut horizontally into 1/2″ thick slices. Toss in fennel and spinach. Scatter pomegranate seeds on top, and finish with dressing. I didn't get a photo, but you'll just have to trust me it is easy to make, nice to look at, and complex to eat.