Insalata Fantasia di Arance

Last night I tried Insalata Fantasia di Arance or Orange Salad.  It is very simple.  The citrus flavour juxtaposed with the olive oil and the sea salt make for a wonderful first dish.

 

 

Ingredients:

• 4 large oranges
• 1/2 lemon
• 1/3 red onion
• sea salt
• pepper
• Sicilian olives
• olive oil

I used 4 large navel oranges but you can use any kind of orange.  I think a mixture of blood oranges with navel oranges would be nice.  

1. Peeled the oranges and 1/2 lemon and cut them into large chunks and placed them in a bowl.  
2. Dice the onion and olives and add to the bowl. 
3. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. Pour olive oil to taste over the ingredients – at least 3-4 tablespoons.
5. Let sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes to allow the orange juice and oil to mix.