Best Sicilian Orange And Basil Salad Recipes

SICILIAN ORANGE SALAD

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Red onion and orange slices sprinkled with basil, oil and ground pepper make a pretty presentation that's bound to brighten any meal. "This zesty salad is even more colorful when you use dark-red blood oranges," writes Beverly Coyde of Gasport, New York.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

6 large navel oranges, peeled and sliced
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
8 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

On a serving platter, alternately arrange orange and onion slices, with the slices slightly overlapping. Sprinkle with basil. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SICILIAN ORANGE SALAD

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Make and share this Sicilian Orange Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories Low Protein

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 oranges, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup thinly sliced fennel bulb
1/4 cup julienned red onion
4 large lettuce leaves
chopped fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

In a bowl, combine oranges, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
Marinate at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Place a lettuce leaf in the center of each serving plate, fill with salad mixture and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.9, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 13, Carbohydrate 17.8, Fiber 4, Sugar 12.9, Protein 1.8