Turkish Orange Salad With Mediterranean Dressing Food

TURKISH ORANGE SALAD WITH MEDITERRANEAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Slice a little piece off the top and bottom of each orange so you have a stable cutting surface. Trim away all skin and pith with a small sharp knife without taking too much off the fruit. Slice oranges horizontally and arrange on a serving platter.
• Combine onion, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl and pour over the oranges. Grind fresh pepper over the salad and arrange black olives on top.

MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Pour all ingredients in a large glass jar, and whisk or mix with a spoon until well combined or you can also blend in a processor or a blender.
• Adjust all seasonings to suit taste, including the sugar and salt.
• Let sit in fridge for a minimum of 2 hours.
• Shake very well before using.

TURKISH ORANGE SALAD WITH MEDITERRANEAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Slice a little piece off the top and bottom of each orange so you have a stable cutting surface. Trim away all skin and pith with a small sharp knife without taking too much off the fruit. Slice oranges horizontally and arrange on a serving platter.
• Combine onion, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl and pour over the oranges. Grind fresh pepper over the salad and arrange black olives on top.

TRADITIONAL TURKISH SALAD

Steps:

• Chop the lettuce into bite-size pieces. Seed the peppers, remove the cores and cut the flesh into thin strips. Chop the cucumber and slice or chop the tomatoes. Cut the onion in half, then slice thinly.
• Place all chopped salad ingredients in a bowl and sprinkle the feta over the top and lightly toss together.
• For the dressing, blend together the olive oil, lemon juice and garlic in a small bowl. Stir in the parsley and mint and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour the dressing over the salad, toss lightly and serve garnished with a handful of black olives.