Sicilian Harvest Salad
Bursting with vibrant Mediterranean flavors and an array of textures, the Sicilian Harvest Salad is a celebration of fresh, seasonal ingredients that will transport your taste buds straight to Italy. This colorful dish combines crisp mixed greens, tangy radicchio, sweet red seedless grapes, juicy orange segments, and the uniquely aromatic crunch of thinly sliced fennel. Pitted Kalamata olives add a briny richness, while toasted almonds provide a satisfying crunch and shaved Pecorino Romano delivers a savory finishing touch. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with extra-virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed orange juice, and honey, this salad is both refreshing and sophisticated. Perfect as a light lunch, elegant appetizer, or vibrant side dish, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or a stunning addition to your dinner party menu.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, or mesclun mix)
- 1 cup Radicchio, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Red seedless grapes, halved
- 1 medium Fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- 1 large Orange, peeled and segmented
- 1 cup Pitted Kalamata olives, halved
- 1 cup Toasted almonds, slivered
- 1 ounce Pecorino Romano cheese, shaved
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, radicchio, red grapes, fennel slices, orange segments, and Kalamata olives.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until evenly coated.
Sprinkle the toasted almonds and shaved Pecorino Romano cheese over the salad.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, bold flavors of Sicily in every bite.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1924 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 153.5 g | 197% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.2 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 25 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 6855 mg | 298% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.9 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.4 g | 151% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.6 g | ||
| Protein | 46.7 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1066 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 15.7 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 3505 mg | 75% | |
*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.
