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 inches wide, 2 1/2 pounds total, see notes); 4 -6 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 mild red onion, peeled and sliced (6 ounces); ½ cup finely slivered fresh mint leaves; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; salt; about 1/2 cup black olives (Nicoise or kalamata); fresh mint leaves, rinsed; fresh cilantro leaves, rinsed; ¾ teaspoon cumin seeds or ¾ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon paprika or ½ teaspoon mild ground red chili pepper; ½ teaspoon black peppercorns or ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leave; ¼ teaspoon curry powder; ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

6 oranges (about 2 1/2 inches wide, 2 1/2 pounds total, see notes)
4 -6 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 mild red onion, peeled and sliced (6 ounces)
½ cup finely slivered fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
salt
about 1/2 cup black olives (Nicoise or kalamata)
fresh mint leaves, rinsed
fresh cilantro leaves, rinsed
¾ teaspoon cumin seeds or ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon paprika or ½ teaspoon mild ground red chili pepper
½ teaspoon black peppercorns or ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leave
¼ teaspoon curry powder
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1
With a small, sharp knife, cut peel and white membrane from oranges.
2
Slice the oranges crosswise 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick and discard seeds.
3
In a small bowl, mix 4 tablespoons vinegar with olive oil and sugar.
4
Stir in the spice blend.
5
In a wide, shallow bowl, gently mix orange slices, onions, slivered mint, and chopped cilantro.
6
Pour in dressing and mix gently.
7
Taste and add more salt and more vinegar if desired.
8
Scatter olives, mint leaves, and cilantro leaves over the top.
9
Spoon salad and dressing onto plates.
10
SPICE BLEND: Combine 3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds or ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon paprika or mild ground 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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 oranges (about 2 1/2 inches wide, 2 1/2 pounds total, see notes), 4 -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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