Description
Sicilian Orange Salad (Insalata di Arance) is a refreshing and vibrant dish that captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. This salad beautifully contrasts the sweet, juicy oranges with the crispness of fennel and the briny flavor of olives. Perfect for any occasion—from summer barbecues to cozy family dinners—this easy-to-make salad is both nutritious and visually stunning. Enjoy it as a light starter or as a side dish that complements grilled fish or roasted meats. With its burst of citrus flavor, Sicilian Orange Salad is sure to awaken your palate and elevate your meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds oranges (5 to 6 oranges)
- 1 bulb fennel (halved, cored, and thinly sliced)
- 1 red onion (halved and thinly sliced)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup pitted olives (black or green)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- Balsamic vinegar (for drizzling; optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oranges: Peel, trim away membranes, and slice into ¼-inch rounds.
- Assemble the salad: On a large platter, layer orange slices with fennel and onions. Drizzle with olive oil and top with olives, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and parsley.
- Final touches: Drizzle more olive oil and balsamic vinegar if desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg