Description
Sicilian Orange Salad (Insalata di Arance) is a refreshing and vibrant dish that perfectly balances sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. This delightful salad combines juicy oranges, crisp fennel, and briny olives, creating a colorful presentation that’s as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the palate. Ideal for warm days or as a complement to hearty meals, this salad can elevate any occasion—be it a picnic, dinner party, or simple lunch. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, it’s packed with vitamins and fiber from fresh produce, making it not only delicious but also a nutritious choice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds oranges (5 to 6 oranges)
- 1 bulb fennel (halved and very thinly sliced)
- 1 red onion (halved and very thinly sliced)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup pitted olives (black or green)
- ½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the oranges by removing the skin and white membranes. Slice them crosswise into ¼-inch rounds.
- On a large serving platter, arrange the orange slices with the sliced fennel and onion.
- Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the salad.
- Top with olives, season with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and sprinkle chopped parsley.
- For extra flavor, drizzle with balsamic vinegar if desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg