Turkish Orange Salad with Mediterranean Dressing

Aug 28, 2025
by Adeline Deckow
- 5.0 / 5 ( 2 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

20 mins
COOK TIME

0 mins
TOTAL TIME

20 mins
SERVING

4 People
VIEWS

6

Experience a burst of sunshine with this vibrant salad! Sweet oranges and tangy blood oranges mingle with savory olives, all drizzled with a zesty Mediterranean dressing. A refreshing and elegant appetizer that's both healthy and utterly delicious.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

4 navel oranges, segmented

3 blood oranges, segmented

1/4 small red onion, finely diced

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

10 Kalamata olives, pitted and halved

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

21 g
Fiber

5 g
Protein

2 g
Saturated Fat

2 g
Sodium

149 mg
Sugar

4 g
Fat

12 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Prepare the Oranges: Slice a small piece off the top and bottom of each orange to create a stable base. Carefully trim away all the skin and white pith with a sharp knife, revealing the vibrant fruit. (Approximately 15 minutes)

02

Step

Segment the Oranges: Working over a bowl to catch the juices, cut along each membrane to release the orange segments. Gently squeeze any remaining juice from the orange carcasses into the bowl. (Approximately 10 minutes)

03

Step

Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the reserved orange juice, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. (Approximately 2 minutes)

04

Step

Assemble the Salad: Arrange the orange segments artfully on a serving platter. Scatter the diced red onion and halved olives over the oranges. (Approximately 5 minutes)

05

Step

Dress and Serve: Drizzle the Mediterranean dressing evenly over the salad. Grind fresh black pepper over the top. Serve immediately or chill for later. (Approximately 3 minutes)

For a more intense orange flavor, try using orange-infused olive oil in the dressing.
If blood oranges are not available, use additional navel oranges or other citrus varieties like mandarins or tangerines.
Feel free to add a sprinkle of fresh herbs like mint or parsley for extra freshness.
This salad is best served chilled, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Consider adding a crumble of feta cheese for a salty, creamy counterpoint to the citrus.

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