Orange Salad with Onion and Olives
Bright, zesty, and delightfully unexpected, this Orange Salad with Onion and Olives is a Mediterranean-inspired masterpiece that balances sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Juicy orange slices form the vibrant base, perfectly complemented by the mild sharpness of thinly sliced red onion and the briny depth of Kalamata olives. A drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar ties everything together, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this refreshing citrus salad is ideal as a light starter, a flavorful side dish, or a stunning addition to any dinner spread. Taste the perfect harmony of bold ingredients with this simple yet elegant recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Oranges
- 1 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Peel the oranges, removing as much of the white pith as possible. Slice them crosswise into thin rounds and arrange them on a large serving platter.
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly into rings. Scatter the onion rings over the orange slices.
Add the Kalamata olives by sprinkling them evenly over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the oranges, onions, and olives.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad as a garnish.
Let the salad rest for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, then serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
226 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.5 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 684 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.2 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.3 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 87 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 329 mg | 7% | |
*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.
