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Sunkist Orange Salad
Binjal Pandya

Mediterranean Orange Salad with Pistachios

Mediterranean Orange Salad with Pistachios made with Sunkist Blood Oranges and Cara Cara Oranges, along with pistachio, onion and a touch of Mediterranean Spices. It is one of the simplest salads, but bright and elegant, where the main star oranges get a lift with the addition of pistachiostotally delicious. This salad is pretty easy to make. It has a few ingredients and a simple dressing. You can throw it together quickly for a special dinner or add it to your get-together menu.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 3 -4
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Sunkist Blood Oranges
  • 3 Sunkist Cara Cara Oranges
  • 1 tsp Mediterranean Seasoning Mix Salt Included + ½ tsp Extra
  • 2-3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Lime Juiced
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 2 tbsp Sliced Pistachios
  • ½ cup Thinly Sliced Red Onion opt.
  • 1-2 tbsp Chopped Mint Leaves for Garnishing

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, add olive oil, lime juice, honey and Mediterranean seasoning mix. Whisk it using a spoon until it's mixed well and keep aside.
  2. Slice a little piece off the top and bottom of each orange, so you have a stable cutting surface. Trim away all the skin and pith with a small sharp knife without taking too much off the fruit. Slice oranges horizontally and arrange on a serving platter.
  3. Now spread the sliced pistachios and onion on top of the arranged orange slices.
  4. Stir the salad dressing with spoon and drizzle over the arranged salad.
  5. Sprinkle the seasoning mix as per your taste, then garnish it with chopped mint leaves.
  6. Let it sit for 5 mins and then serve.

Notes

  • Soak sliced onions in cold water and a pinch of salt for 10 minutes, if desired, to mellow the flavor. Drain and dry before using.
  • You can garnish this salad with pomegranate arils if you like.
  • If you want a little spicier taste, then sprinkle a little paprika over the salad.