Orange Salad
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Ingredienti
Livello
20 minutes
20 minutes
Ingredients for 4 people
Very Easy
Orange Salad
The orange salad, despite its simplicity, encapsulates centuries of history and traditions of the Mediterranean basin. Citrus fruits, including oranges, were introduced to Europe around the 10th century, but it was during Arab rule in Sicily and other parts of the Mediterranean that citrus cultivation truly flourished.
The Arabs, with their advanced agricultural techniques and their penchant for dishes with contrasting ingredients, may have sparked the tradition of the orange salad. In Sicily, for example, it's common to find orange salad dressed with olives, red onion, and olive oil, a combination that mirrors the Arab influence in local cuisine.
Over time, the orange salad has taken on various forms in different Mediterranean regions, with the addition of ingredients like fennel, black pepper, nuts, and much more, depending on local traditions and seasonal availability.
Today, the orange salad represents not only a refreshing palate delight but also a journey through the cultures and traditions of an area that has witnessed the meeting and fusion of diverse civilizations. Each bite is a taste of the rich tapestry of stories that make up the Mediterranean culinary heritage.
Ingredienti
Ingredients for 4 people:
4/5 oranges
2 fresh spring onions
Parsley (to taste)
Salted capers
Black olives
Salt and chili pepper (to taste)
Credo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Preparazione
Preparation: Peel and cut the oranges into cubes (not too small) and place them in a container.
Add the finely chopped fresh green onion (if needed, soak in water for a couple of hours or cover with salt and then rinse before dressing the salad), black olives, desalted and finely chopped anchovies, and desalted capers.
Finally, season with Credo Coratina extra virgin olive oil, salt and chili pepper to taste, and chopped parsley.
The salad can be served as an appetizer or side dish, and it's a perfect accompaniment for grilled meat or fish. As a main course, it can be enriched with herring or cod or other vegetables such as fennel, olives, or lamb's lettuce.