Description
Sicilian Orange Salad (Insalata di Arance) is a vibrant and refreshing dish that elevates any meal. This delightful Italian salad features juicy oranges, crisp fennel, and briny olives, all beautifully complemented by fresh parsley and a zesty dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a side dish to rich main courses, this salad offers a burst of flavor and color that will impress your guests. Its simplicity in preparation makes it an ideal choice for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds oranges (5 to 6 oranges)
- 1 bulb fennel (halved, cored, thinly sliced)
- 1 red onion (halved, thinly sliced)
- 1 cup pitted olives (black or green)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- Balsamic vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oranges by removing the skin and white membranes, then slice them into 1/4-inch rounds.
- On a serving platter, layer the orange slices slightly overlapping each other.
- Top with thinly sliced fennel and onion.
- Drizzle olive oil over the salad and scatter pitted olives on top.
- Season with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and chopped parsley.
- Optionally drizzle with balsamic vinegar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg