Orange salad is a typical traditional Sicilian recipe, a winter variation to the classic summer salads. This dish can be proposed either as a tasty and colorful appetizer or as a side dish, a little different from the usual ones.
This recipe combines the sweetness of oranges with the crispness of fennel and the strong flavor of black olives, all enhanced by the aroma of extra virgin oliveOlive Oil
1. Peel the oranges, removing the white part, and cut them into thin slices.
2. Cut the onions into julienne strips and let them soak for about 10 minutes. If desired, you can add fennel, baked black olives or arugula, previously washed and chopped.
3. Assemble all previously cut ingredients in a bowl.
4. In a small bowl, emulsify orange juice with Extra Virgin Olive Olive Oil , salt and pepper.
5. Pour the emulsion over the salad and toss gently to blend the flavors.
6. Let the salad rest for 10 minutes at room temperature before serving.
Orange salad: recipe tips
To avoid the bitter taste of the white part, peel the oranges well, removing the albedo completely.
Use juicy, sweet oranges, such as Sicilian blood oranges, for more intense flavor.
To enrich the salad, you can stimulate your creativity: add ingredients such as thinly sliced fennel, slivered almonds or even wild fennel.
Arrange the orange slices decoratively on a serving platter and add the other ingredients for an eye-catching visual effect.
Extra Virgin Olive Olive Oil : The main value of the dish
Extra virgin oliveOlive Oil is a key ingredient in orange salad, giving the dish a rich flavor and unmistakable aroma. Here's how best to use it:
Dressing: A drizzle ofOlive Oil enhances the sweetness of the oranges and the freshness of the other ingredients, creating a perfect balance of flavors.
Emulsion: Mixed with orange juice,Olive Oil creates a natural vinaigrette that envelops the ingredients, enhancing their flavor without overpowering it.
Finish: A final touch of raw Olive Oil before serving lends brightness and an enveloping aroma, making the salad even more inviting.
For this recipe, Farchioni Fruity Extra Virgin OliveOlive Oil is ideal. Its delicate flavor profile enhances the sweetness of the oranges without covering their flavor, offering a perfect balance of fruitiness and smoothness.
The use of a high-quality Olive Oil such as fruity Farchioni is essential to achieve an authentic and refined tasting orange salad. You can find it for sale in our online shop, with fast shipping directly to your door.
