**Tantalize your taste buds with a vibrant and refreshing Red Onion and Sliced Orange Salad, a symphony of flavors and textures that will awaken your senses.**
Experience a delightful harmony of sweet, tangy, and slightly bitter notes as you bite into crisp red onions, juicy orange slices, and a zesty dressing that brings it all together. This salad is a perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, fish, or as a light and refreshing lunch option.
In addition to the main recipe, this article offers variations to cater to different dietary preferences and flavor profiles. Find a vegan version that uses a tangy lemon-tahini dressing, a spicy rendition with a kick of chili flakes, and a unique twist with the addition of avocado for a creamy texture.
Indulge in a culinary journey as you explore these variations, each offering a distinct flavor experience. Whether you prefer a classic combination or crave something more adventurous, this article has the perfect recipe for you.
ORANGE AND RED ONION SALAD
It's true-orange and onion really does sound like an unusual combination. But when my husband tasted Orange and Red Onion Salad for the first time, he told me, "This one's worth at least three kisses!" I serve this salad with chicken...it likely would go well with fish, too. Up until a short time ago, we lived in the San Joaquin Valley, where almonds, peaches and other crops thrive. Now-along with our 17-year-old son and 12-year-old daughter-we're settling into our new home in the foothills and getting used to seeing row crops and dairy cows instead.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Saute the almonds until golden brown. Remove almonds to paper towels to drain. Combine next five ingredients. Beat in oil. Combine lettuce, orange sections, onion slices and almonds. Toss with dressing. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 18g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
EASY ORANGE AND RED ONION SALAD
Here's an unusual salad that's easy to prepare when holiday obligations have you short on time. The combination of red onions and oranges may seem unusual, but it's surprisingly delightful. -Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For dressing, whisk together the first 8 ingredients. Place oranges and onion in a large bowl; toss gently with dressing. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ORANGE AND RED ONION SALAD
Provided by Jamie Oliver
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Remove the skin and pith from 4 of the oranges, slice across thinly and remove the pips. Arrange on a serving plate then sprinkle over the onion and parsley. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Dress the salad with a couple of squeezes of the remaining orange, then stick a small sharp knife into the cheese and twist to make little chunks. Scatter these over the top of the salad and serve straight away.
ORANGE, RED ONION AND FENNEL SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Zest the oranges in strips and reserve for garnish. Slice the oranges into thin rings. Place the orange slices, arugula, fennel, red onions and olives in a large bowl and toss. Toss with the olive oil and lemon juice right before serving. Season the salad with just a touch of salt and pepper. Use the reserved strips of orange zest to garnish the plate.
MINTED ORANGE, FENNEL AND RED ONION SALAD
Categories Salad Fruit Onion Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Orange Mint Fennel Summer Healthy Vegan Gourmet Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Make Dressing:
- Heat a dry small heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot and toast coriander seeds, stirring, until fragrant and a little darker, about 2 minutes. With a mortar and pestle or in a spice grinder or cleaned electric coffee grinder, grind coriander to a coarse powder. In a bowl, whisk together coriander and remaining dressing ingredients.Dressing may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered
- With a Japanese rotary slicer or other thin-slicing device, slice onion crosswise into thin spirals or rings. In a bowl of ice and cold water, soak onion (separate rings if necessary) 15 minutes.
- Trim stalks from fennel and with slicing device, thinly slice fennel bulb crosswise.
- With a sharp knife, cut a slice from top and bottom of each orange to expose flesh and arrange cut side down on a cutting board. cutting from top to bottom, remove peel and pith. Cut oranges crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
- Drain onion well and pat dry between paper towels.
- Arrange fennel, onion and orange decoratively on a platter and scatter with mint. Whisk dressing and drizzle over salad.
ORANGE AND RED ONION SALAD
In Sicily, citrus fruits (agrumi) are enjoyed as a savory as well as a sweet, usually served between courses or at the end of a meal. A salad-called pirettu-is made from thick-skinned citrons (cedri). The green rind is peeled off, the center pulp is discarded, and the pith is sliced and dressed with salt, pepper, oil, and a pinch of sugar. Since fresh citrons are hard to find in America, here's another citrus salad popular in Sicily, especially in the winter months, when oranges are at their best. Customarily it is made with blood oranges-sanguine or tarocchi-and that's the way I like it best, though any small, juicy oranges will be delicious. Serve this in the Sicilian style, laying the rounds of orange and rings of red onion artfully on a platter with the dressing drizzled over, rather than tossing everything together. It is great as an appetizer, a refreshing end-of-the-meal salad, or an accompaniment to boiled or grilled meats.
Yield serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- With a sharp thin-bladed knife, shave off the peel and pith of each orange completely, exposing the flesh of the fruit. Slice the oranges into rounds about 1/3 inch thick (you'll have about 4 cups of slices in all). Handle them gently so they remain intact.
- Peel the onion, and slice it into very thin rounds (about 1 1/2 cups in all).
- Lay out the orange rounds on a serving platter prettily (I pile up all the broken pieces in the center, making a colorful mound). Separate the onion rings, and scatter all over the oranges.
- Sprinkle the salt over the top. Grind lots of coarse pepper over the top. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of your best olive oil all over the top. Shower the parsley over all. And serve!
ORANGE, WALNUT, GORGONZOLA AND MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH FRESH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
A tasty summery salad made with fresh oranges, red onions, glazed walnuts, and Gorgonzola cheese, then topped with a homemade citrus vinaigrette! Easy and delicious!
Provided by FAITHFUL96
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly browned.
- In a large bowl, toss the toasted walnuts, salad greens, oranges, and red onion.
- In a large jar with a lid, mix the olive oil, vegetable oil, orange juice, sugar, vinegar, mustard, oregano, and pepper. Seal jar, and shake to mix.
- Divide the salad greens mixture into individual servings. To serve, sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese, and drizzle with the dressing mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 7.5 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 127.8 mg, Sugar 16.7 g
Tips:
- Select the right oranges: Choose firm, ripe oranges with a deep orange color. Avoid oranges with blemishes or soft spots.
- Use a sharp knife: A sharp knife will help you slice the oranges and onions thinly and evenly.
- Slice the oranges and onions thinly: Thinly sliced oranges and onions will help the flavors meld together better.
- Use a flavorful olive oil: A good quality olive oil will enhance the flavor of the salad.
- Add some fresh herbs: Fresh herbs like mint, basil, or cilantro can add a pop of flavor to the salad.
- Don't overdress the salad: A light dressing is all that is needed to enhance the flavors of the oranges and onions.
- Serve the salad immediately: Red onion and sliced orange salad is best served immediately after it is made. The oranges will start to release their juices and the salad will become watery if it sits for too long.
Conclusion:
Red onion and sliced orange salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a summer meal. The oranges and onions provide a balance of sweet and tangy flavors, while the olive oil and vinegar dressing adds a touch of acidity. This salad is also very easy to make, and it can be served as a side dish or a main course.
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