Orange and Olive Salad
Bright, vibrant, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Orange and Olive Salad is a feast for the senses. Sweet, juicy oranges are paired with briny Kalamata olives and delicate slivers of red onion, creating an irresistible balance of sweet, salty, and savory. A zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of ground cumin ties the flavors together, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a refreshing finish. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this refreshing salad is perfect for everything from light lunches to elegant dinner-party appetizers. Serve it alongside grilled meats or crusty bread for a dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole Oranges
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.25 whole Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cumin
Instructions
Peel the oranges, removing as much of the white pith as possible. Slice each orange into thin rounds and set aside.
Thinly slice the red onion into very fine slivers. If the onion has a strong flavor, soak the slices in a bowl of cold water for 5 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and set it aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and ground cumin to create a dressing.
Arrange the orange slices on a large serving platter, slightly overlapping them.
Scatter the Kalamata olives and red onion slices evenly over the oranges.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad, ensuring all elements are lightly coated.
Garnish with the chopped parsley and serve immediately. This salad pairs well with grilled meats or crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
940 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.0 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2617 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.6 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.1 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.6 g | ||
| Protein | 5.5 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 360 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1010 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
