Red Onion and Orange Salad (Spain) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Preparation time does not include time needed for raising to soak in the hot water. Ingredients:
4 medium oranges, peeled |
1 small red onion, sliced thin |
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar (or fresh lemon juice) |
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
1 dash salt, to taste |
1 dash pepper, to taste |
4 tablespoons golden raisins (soaked, covered in hot water for 20 minutes, then drained) |
20 black olives, pitted |
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds |
2 tablespoons almonds, blanched, chopped fine |
4 sprigs fresh mint, for garnish |
Directions:
1. Remove white pith from oranges & cut the fruit crosswise into 1/4-inch slices.
2. Arrange on a serving platter & scatter the sliced onion over the orange slices.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, salt & pepper, then spoon this dressing over the slices of onion & orange.
4. Sprinkle with raisins, olives, sunflower seeds & almonds.
5. Garnish with mint sprigs & chill before serving.
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