ARUGULA AND MINT SALAD WITH OIL-CURED BLACK OLIVES, ORANGES, AND RICOTTA SALATA

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Arugula and Mint Salad with Oil-Cured Black Olives, Oranges, and Ricotta Salata image

Provided by Suzanne Goin

Categories     Salad     Fruit Juice     Olive     Onion     Side     No-Cook     Ricotta     Orange     Mint     Arugula     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely grated orange peel
1 teaspoon orange-flower water*
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup thinly sliced red onion (about 1/2 medium)
4 large oranges
1 5-ounce package arugula (about 10 cups packed)
1 cup fresh mint leaves (from about 2 bunches)
1/2 cup thinly sliced pitted oil-cured black olives
1 5-ounce piece ricotta salata (salted dry ricotta cheese),** cut into 1 1/2-inch-long, 1/4-inch-thick slices
*Available at some supermarkets, specialty food stores, Middle Eastern markets, and online from Amazon.com.
** Available at some supermarkets, specialty foods stores, Italian markets, and cheese shops.

Steps:

  • Whisk first 6 ingredients in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper. Do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature and rewhisk before using.
  • Place onion in large bowl. Add 1/3 of dressing; toss. Let marinate 20 minutes.
  • Cut off peel and pith from oranges. Cut each orange crosswise into 8 slices.
  • Add arugula, mint, and olives to bowl with onion; sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss. Add remaining dressing; toss. Divide salad among 6 plates. Tuck orange slices and ricotta salata slices into salads.

ugochukwu ochiabutor
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I'm not a huge fan of arugula, but I loved this salad! The oranges and ricotta salata really helped to balance out the peppery flavor of the arugula. I'll definitely be making this again.


David Dickey
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the way the dressing coats the arugula and mint. I've already made it twice and I'll definitely be making it again.


Malik Rebail
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The arugula and mint are refreshing, the oranges are sweet and juicy, and the ricotta salata adds a salty, creamy touch. It's a perfect salad for a summer lunch or dinner.


Mohammad Faizan
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique, flavorful, and easy to make. I'll be adding this to my regular rotation.


Md Rashedul
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover oranges. I had some oranges that were about to go bad, so I decided to make this salad. It turned out great!


NAZMA HELEN
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I wasn't sure about the combination of arugula and oranges, but I was pleasantly surprised! The flavors worked really well together. I'll definitely be making this salad again.


Richard Rodriguez
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! The dressing was perfectly balanced and the flavors of the arugula, mint, oranges, and ricotta salata were all distinct and harmonious.


Mahfuj Rahman
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the way the flavors all come together. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


ALAM afridi
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures. I especially liked the contrast between the peppery arugula and the sweet oranges.


Bishwo Jit
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This salad is a refreshing and flavorful combination of textures and tastes. The arugula and mint add a peppery and cooling touch, while the oranges and ricotta salata provide a sweet and salty balance. The oil-cured black olives add a briny, umami f