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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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
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly into rings. Scatter the onion rings over the orange slices.
Step 3
Add the Kalamata olives by sprinkling them evenly over the salad.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 5
Drizzle the dressing over the oranges, onions, and olives.
Step 6
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad as a garnish.
Step 7
Let the salad rest for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, then serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1040.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1076.0 |
| Total Fat 71.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.5g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2623.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 112.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 26.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 68.2g | |
| Protein 8.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 472.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1489.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories