Orange Salad with Pomegranates
The inspiration for this salad is North Africa, where pomegranates are used in a variety of creative ways. The salads secret is its startling interplay of flavors: the tartness of the fruit, the onionthe infusion of the onion is an important step, so do not skip itand most importantly, the…
The inspiration for this salad is North Africa, where pomegranates are used in a variety of creative ways. The salads secret is its startling interplay of flavors: the tartness of the fruit, the onionthe infusion of the onion is an important step, so do not skip itand most importantly, the saltiness of the olives. The lemon removes the sharpness of the raw onion and colors it pink, an important visual note in the salads appearance.
Preparation
- About 1 hour before making salad, place onion slices in bowl and marinate in lemon juice. Peel oranges and cut into thin, round slices with very sharp knife. Cut rounds in half and pick out seeds.
- Place oranges in large work bowl, drain onion of all excess liquid and add onion to oranges. Sprinkle mixture with pepper. Combine oil and vinegar to make the vinaigrette.
- Pour over oranges, cover and set aside in cool place to infuse for 30 minutes.
- Add cucumber, pomegranate arils and olives. Adjust seasoning, then scatter mint over top and serve.
Wine Suggestions
Rosé and blush wines, such as American white Zinfandels, are a good beverage choice when pairing with foods that are fruity, acidic, spicy and complex, such as this salad.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 0
- Carbohydrate Content 0 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 0 g
- Fiber Content 0 g
- Protein Content 3 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 0 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g
- Trans Fat Content 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content 0 g