Orange Black Olive Salad
Bright, refreshing, and effortlessly elegant, this Orange Black Olive Salad is a Mediterranean-inspired masterpiece that brings together bold contrasts of flavor and color. Juicy, sun-sweetened orange slices are paired with briny black olives and crisp red onion, then drizzled with a tangy red wine vinaigrette to create a vibrant, zesty salad that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, a pinch of sea salt, and a touch of black pepper, this quick 15-minute recipe is perfect as a light appetizer or a refreshing side dish. Whether you’re planning a summer gathering or looking to elevate weeknight meals, this orange and olive salad is a must-try for fans of simple, wholesome Mediterranean flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large oranges
- 1 cup black olives
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Peel the oranges, ensuring all white pith is removed, and slice them horizontally into thin, even rounds. Set aside.
Slice the black olives in half lengthwise or leave them whole, depending on your preference.
Thinly slice the red onion into rings or half-moons, as desired.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar until emulsified.
On a serving platter or in a shallow bowl, arrange the orange slices in an overlapping pattern.
Evenly distribute the black olives and red onion slices over the oranges.
Drizzle the olive oil and vinegar mixture over the salad.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley, sea salt, and ground black pepper evenly on top.
Serve immediately as a side dish or light appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
908 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.5 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1589 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.4 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.8 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.4 g | ||
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 464 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 1409 mg | 30% | |
*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.
