Orange salad: a fresh recipe for summer
Orange salad is a fresh, colorful, and very easy-to-prepare option. Follow the step-by-step instructions and save it for this summer.
Ingredients · Servings 2
- 2 naranjas grandes y dulces
- 2 tazas de espinaca fresca
- 1/2 pepino en rodajas finas
- 1/4 de cebolla morada en plumas
- 60 gr de queso feta desmenuzado
- 2 cdas de nueces picadas y tostadas
- 6 hojas de menta fresca
- 2 cdas de aceite de oliva extra virgen
- 1 cda de jugo de limón
- 1 cdita de miel
- Sal al gusto
- Pimienta negra recién molida
Method · 20 min
- Pela las naranjas retirando completamente la parte blanca y córtalas en rodajas o gajos.
- Lava y seca muy bien las hojas de espinaca.
- Corta el pepino en rodajas finas y la cebolla morada en plumas delgadas.
- Mezcla el aceite de oliva, el jugo de limón, la miel, la sal y la pimienta hasta obtener un aderezo homogéneo.
- Coloca la espinaca como base en un plato o ensaladera.
- Distribuye las rodajas de naranja, el pepino y la cebolla.
- Añade el queso feta desmenuzado y las nueces tostadas.
- Incorpora las hojas de menta.
- Vierte el aderezo justo antes de servir.
- Mezcla suavemente para mantener la textura de los ingredientes.
This recipe has a combination of citrus, sweet and natural ingredients, which combined with a special dressing creates an ideal dish to accompany meats, fish or enjoy as a main meal.
For the heat, prepare this orange salad
- 2 people
- 320 Kcal
- 2 large, sweet oranges
- 2 cups of fresh spinach
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 of a red onion, thinly sliced
- 60g of crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped and toasted walnuts
- 6 fresh mint leaves
For the dressing:
- 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp of lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Peel the oranges, removing all the white part, and cut them into slices or segments.
- Wash and thoroughly dry the spinach leaves.
- Cut the cucumber into thin slices and the red onion into thin strips.
- Mix the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper until you get a homogeneous dressing.
- Place the spinach as a base on a plate or in a salad bowl.
- Distribute the orange slices, cucumber, and onion.
- Add the crumbled feta cheese and toasted walnuts.
- Add the mint leaves.
- Pour the dressing over the top just before serving.
- Mix gently to maintain the texture of the ingredients.
Tips to keep in mind
- Remove all the white part of the orange to avoid the bitter taste.
- Dry the green leaves well so that the dressing adheres better.
- Lightly toast the nuts to enhance their flavor.
- Add the cheese at the end to preserve its texture.
- Prepare the dressing a few minutes beforehand to better integrate the flavors.
- Don't mix the salad too far in advance.
- Use good quality olive oil for best results.
- Refrigerate the oranges before preparing the salad if you want a more refreshing dish.
- You can add avocado or sunflower seeds to make it even more complete.
How to choose the best oranges for this recipe?
Choosing a good orange is key to a juicy, sweet, and flavorful salad. When buying them, look for fruit with a firm, smooth, and uniformly colored peel. They should feel heavy for their size, as this usually indicates they contain more juice. Avoid oranges with soft spots, bruises, mold, or an overly dry peel, as these may be past their prime or have lost some of their freshness.
