Spiced Orange Salad Recipe

Name: Spiced Orange Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 oranges (about 2 1/2 in. wide, 2 1/2 lb. total; see notes); 4 to 6 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon sugar; Spice blend (recipe follows); 1 mild red onion (6 oz.), peeled and sliced (see notes); 1/2 cup finely slivered fresh mint leaves; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; Salt; About 1/2 cup black olives such as Nicoise or kalamata; Fresh mint leaves and fresh cilantro leaves, rinsed

Servings: persons

6 oranges (about 2 1/2 in. wide, 2 1/2 lb. total; see notes)
4 to 6 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
Spice blend (recipe follows)
1 mild red onion (6 oz.), peeled and sliced (see notes)
1/2 cup finely slivered fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Salt
About 1/2 cup black olives such as Nicoise or kalamata
Fresh mint leaves and fresh cilantro leaves, rinsed

1
With a small, sharp knife, cut peel and white membrane from oranges. Slice the oranges crosswise 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick and discard seeds.
2
In a small bowl, mix 4 tablespoons vinegar with olive oil and sugar. Stir in the spice blend.
3
In a wide, shallow bowl, gently mix orange slices, onions, slivered mint, and chopped cilantro. Pour in dressing and mix gently. Taste and add salt and more vinegar if desired.
4
Scatter olives, mint leaves, and cilantro leaves over the top. Spoon salad and dressing onto plates.
5
Spice blend: Combine 3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds or ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon paprika or mild ground dried chili, 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns or 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves, 1/4 teaspoon curry powder, and 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; if using whole spices, whirl mixture in a grinder or small food processor to a powder.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 oranges (about 2 1/2 in. wide, 2 1/2 lb. total; see notes), 4 to 6 tablespoons white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Spiced Orange Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Spiced Orange Salad

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