Sicilian Orange Salad (Insalata di Arance)
Sicilian Orange Salad (Insalata di Arance) is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together the sweet juiciness of fresh oranges with the crispness of fennel and the savory touch of olives. This salad is not just a feast for the eyes, thanks to its bright colors, but also a delightful harmony of flavors that makes it perfect for any occasion—from casual weeknight dinners to elegant gatherings. With minimal preparation time and healthy ingredients, this salad effortlessly enhances any meal while supporting a balanced diet.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds oranges (5 to 6 oranges)
- 1 bulb fennel (halved, cored, and very thinly sliced)
- 1 red onion (halved and very thinly sliced)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup pitted olives (black or green)
- Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the oranges by peeling them, removing white membranes, and slicing them into 1/4-inch rounds.
- Arrange orange slices on a large platter with overlapping slices of fennel and red onion.
- Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and distribute olives over the top.
- Season with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg