Blood Orange Mint Salad Food

BLOOD ORANGE-MINT SALAD

Steps:

• Soak 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion in cold water 15 minutes; drain. Peel 3 blood oranges with a paring knife; slice into rounds. Toss with the onion, 1/2 cup fresh mint and 1/4 cup olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss with 4 cups torn Little Gem lettuce; top with crumbled feta.

BEET-AND-BLOOD ORANGE SALAD WITH MINT

Steps:

• Spread the beets in a large steamer basket and steam until tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer the beets to a bowl and let cool completely.
• Using a sharp knife, peel the oranges, removing all of the bitter white pith. Quarter the oranges lengthwise, then slice crosswise 1/3 inch thick. Add the oranges to the beets along with the parsley and mint.
• In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice with the vinegar, shallot, honey and 1/8 teaspoon of sumac. Whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Add the feta and toss again. Sprinkle the salad with sumac and serve.
• Note 1: The beets can be steamed one day in advance and refrigerated.
• Note 2: Sumac powder can be purchased at Middle Eastern markets or specialty-food stores.

ORANGE & MINT SALAD

Steps:

• Peel then segment the oranges, removing the white pith. Place in a bowl along with any juices, then add the dates, chopped mint and rose syrup and toss gently. Divide between 4 dessert bowls, scatter on the mint leaves and serve.

ORANGE AND MINT SALAD

Steps:

• Grate the zest of one of the oranges, then juice the orange to make ¼ cup juice.
• Peel and section the other two oranges and set aside for garnish.
• In a salad bowl, rub garlic in salt and mustard. Add vinegar.
• Whisk in olive oil and pepper to taste.
• Remove garlic.
• In salad bowl, toss together mint leaves, lettuce and reserved oranges. Sprinkle with grated orange zest.

SICILIAN FENNEL AND ORANGE SALAD WITH RED ONION AND MINT

Steps:

• Cut peel and pith from oranges. Cut between membranes to release segments.
• Toss orange segments, fennel, onion, mint, and oil in large bowl to coat. Season salad generously to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer salad to platter. Garnish with olives and serve immediately.

BLOOD ORANGE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, blood orange juice, red wine vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper in a blender. Process until well combined and smooth.