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Salad With Oranges Red Onion And Olives Recipe

A zesty and refreshing African-inspired salad bursting with bright citrus flavors! Sweet oranges, sharp red onion, briny olives, and fresh herbs create a delightful combination. Easy to make and perfect for a light lunch, side dish, or vibrant addition to your next barbecue.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 139.6 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Salad With Oranges Red Onion And Olives

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How to Make Salad With Oranges Red Onion And Olives

  1. Whisk together the dressing ingredients (see recipe below) in a small bowl and set aside.
  2. Prepare the oranges: Cut off the top and bottom. Using a knife, carefully remove the rind and all the white pith.
  3. Slice the oranges into 1/3-inch thick rounds, then halve each round.
  4. Thinly slice the red onion into rings.
  5. Halve the olives.
  6. Finely chop 1/4 cup of fresh mint leaves and/or 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro.
  7. Tear or chop 5 cups of lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Rinse and thoroughly dry with a salad spinner or paper towels.
  8. Lightly toss the lettuce with about 2 tablespoons of the dressing.
  9. Arrange the lettuce on a platter or individual plates.
  10. Neatly arrange the orange slices on top of the lettuce, slightly overlapping.
  11. Scatter the red onion rings and halved olives over the oranges.
  12. (Optional) Add 2 tablespoons of finely chopped preserved lemon.
  13. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the salad.
  14. Sprinkle with the chopped mint or cilantro.
  15. Serve immediately and enjoy! For an alternative, toss all ingredients (except lettuce) with the dressing before placing on the lettuce bed.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

40g

Fat

5g

Carbs

5g

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