Sicilian Orange Salad (Insalata di Arance)
Sicilian Orange Salad (Insalata di Arance) is a delightful and refreshing dish that captures the essence of Italian cuisine. This vibrant salad features a harmonious blend of sweet oranges, crunchy fennel, and briny olives, all garnished with fresh parsley. Perfect as a light appetizer or a side dish to balance hearty meals, this salad is not only visually stunning but also packed with nutrients. In just 20 minutes, you can prepare this colorful dish that will impress your guests and elevate any dining experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds oranges (5 to 6 oranges)
- 1 bulb fennel (halved, cored, 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)
- Kosher or sea 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 by removing the skin and trimming off the white membranes. Slice each orange crosswise into 1/4-inch rounds.
- On a large serving platter, arrange the orange slices along with fennel and onion slices, overlapping slightly for an elegant presentation.
- Drizzle olive oil over the salad, distribute olives evenly on top, and season with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and parsley. Optionally drizzle with balsamic vinegar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg