Orange Salad with Red Onion and Mint
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with Mediterranean flair, this Orange Salad with Red Onion and Mint is the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Juicy orange slices are paired with thinly sliced red onions, fragrant fresh mint, and an optional sprinkling of pitted black olives for a delightful twist. Drizzled with a zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice, this no-cook salad is quick to prepare, taking just 15 minutes from start to finish. Ideal as a colorful appetizer or a light side dish, it’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for healthy eating, this salad is a vibrant addition to both casual meals and elegant dinner parties.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole Oranges
- 1 small Red onion
- 10 g Fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Optional: Pitted black olives
Instructions
Peel the 4 oranges, removing as much of the white pith as possible. Slice them into thin rounds or into bite-sized segments, depending on your preference. Arrange them on a serving platter or individual plates.
Peel the small red onion and slice it into very thin rings or half-moons. If the onion has a strong flavor, soak the slices in cold water for 5 minutes to mellow the taste, then drain and pat dry.
Rinse and gently pat 10 grams of fresh mint leaves dry. Tear the leaves into small pieces or leave them whole, depending on your presentation preference.
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the arranged oranges and red onions.
Sprinkle the fresh mint leaves over the salad for a burst of color and freshness.
If desired, add 0.25 cup of pitted black olives to the salad for an extra savory element.
Serve immediately as a light appetizer or side dish. Refrigerate leftovers and consume within 1 day for the best flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
650 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.9 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1644 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.8 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.4 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 324 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1156 mg | 25% | |
*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.
