Description
Sicilian Orange Salad (Insalata di Arance) is a refreshing and vibrant dish that beautifully combines sweet oranges, crisp fennel, and briny olives. This Italian classic is perfect as a light appetizer or a side dish, effortlessly complementing rich meals. With its colorful presentation and simple preparation, this salad brings a burst of flavor to any dining occasion. The delightful mix of textures and tastes will not only tantalize your taste buds but also impress your guests, making it a must-try recipe for gatherings or casual dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh oranges (5 to 6)
- 1 bulb fennel (halved, cored, thinly sliced)
- 1 red onion (halved, thinly sliced)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup pitted olives (black or green)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the oranges by removing the skin and pith. Slice each orange into 1/4-inch rounds.
- On a large serving platter, layer the orange slices with overlapping fennel and onion slices.
- Drizzle olive oil over the salad, then top with olives, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and chopped parsley.
- Optionally drizzle balsamic vinegar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg