Description
Sicilian Orange Salad (Insalata di Arance) is a refreshing and zesty dish that showcases the vibrant flavors of Italy. This colorful salad combines juicy oranges, crisp fennel, and briny olives, creating a delightful balance of sweet and savory tastes. Perfect as a side for grilled meats or served as a light lunch, this easy-to-make salad is sure to impress your guests. With a preparation time of only 20 minutes, you can enjoy this healthy dish packed with vitamins and fiber, making it an ideal choice for summer gatherings or festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds oranges (5 to 6 oranges)
- 1 bulb fennel (thinly sliced)
- 1 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup pitted olives (black or green)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Balsamic vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Carefully peel the oranges, removing all white pith. Slice them into 1/4-inch rounds.
- On a large serving platter, arrange the orange slices, slightly overlapping them with the sliced fennel and onion.
- Drizzle olive oil over the salad and sprinkle with olives, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and chopped parsley.
- Optionally drizzle balsamic vinegar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg