Mediterranean Orange And Olive Salad Recipes

ORANGE AND OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• With sharp knife, peel oranges, cutting off most, but not all, of white pith. Cut oranges in thin crosswise slices and arrange on a platter. Scatter the radishes, red onion and olives over oranges. Sprinkle with pepper.
• In small cup, mix oil, vinegar, salt and oregano with a fork. Spoon evenly over oranges. Cover with plastic wrap; let stand at least 15 minutes before serving.

TURKISH ORANGE SALAD WITH MEDITERRANEAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Slice a little piece off the top and bottom of each orange so you have a stable cutting surface. Trim away all skin and pith with a small sharp knife without taking too much off the fruit. Slice oranges horizontally and arrange on a serving platter.
• Combine onion, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl and pour over the oranges. Grind fresh pepper over the salad and arrange black olives on top.

ORANGE AND OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the peel and pith from the oranges, then divide into segments (reserving any juice) leaving them whole or chopped as preferred.
• In a bowl mix with olives with the orange segments and juice, add the lemon juice, cumin, chilli powder, sugar and salt.
• Serve chilled.

MEDITERRANEAN ORANGE AND OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Section the oranges by peeling them and then, with a serrated knife, cutting each wedge out from its membrane.
• Remove the pits from each olive.
• Then toss all the ingredients together and serve.

MOROCCAN ORANGE AND OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a small heavy frying pan, add the cumin seeds and dry-fry until fragrant. Tip into a grinder and grind to a powder.
• Remove the zest from 1 of the oranges with a zester and set aside. Peel the oranges with a sharp knife, carefully removing all the pith. Working over a bowl to catch the juice, cut out the segments from the oranges and discard any seeds. Put the oranges and olives into the bowl.
• Whisk or shake together the oil, Harissa and roast cumin. Add salt to taste, then pour the dressing over the oranges and olives and toss together.
• Arrange the lettuce leaves in a serving bowl. Add the orange and olive mixture. Garnish with the reserved orange zest and dill sprigs and serve.

SPANISH CHARRED FENNEL, ORANGE AND OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.
• Trim the feathery green fronds form the fennel and reserve for the garnish.
• Remove the stalks from the fennel and cut each fennel bulb into 4 or 6 wedges, depending on the size.
• Place into a well-oiled baking tin or tian - and drizzle over 2 tablespoons olive oil.
• Roast them for about 40-45 minutes or until tender, caramelised and charred on the edges. (Turn them once or twice during cooking.).
• Allow them to cool.
• Peel and slice the oranges into segments, making sure there is no membrane or pith on them. Add the finely sliced red onion and olives to the orange segments.
• Whisk the remaining oil with the orange juice and season well.
• Add half of the chopped mint leaves to the vinaigrette, mix well.
• Pour half the dressing over the orange mixture and gently mix.
• When you wish to assemble the salad, build up the salad by layering the orange mixture and roast fennel bulbs in alternate layers.
• Drizzle with the remaining dressing and scatter the remaining chopped mint over the top.
• Finely chop the reserved fennel fronds and scatter them over the top, as the final flourish!
• Great served with barbequed poultry or meats, especially Duck or Lamb.

MEDITERRANEAN ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the oranges, onion, oil, salt and pepper; gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. , Using a slotted spoon, remove orange mixture to lettuce-lined plates.