Spiced Orange Salad

Name: Spiced Orange Salad
Ingredients: 6 oranges (about 2 1/2 in. wide, 2 1/2 lb. total; see notes); 4 to 6 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon sugar; Spice blend (recipe follows); 1 mild red onion (6 oz.), peeled and sliced (see notes); 1/2 cup finely slivered fresh mint leaves; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; Salt; About 1/2 cup black olives such as Nicoise or kalamata; Fresh mint leaves and fresh cilantro leaves, rinsed

11 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

6 oranges (about 2 1/2 in. wide, 2 1/2 lb. total; see notes)
4 to 6 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
Spice blend (recipe follows)
1 mild red onion (6 oz.), peeled and sliced (see notes)
1/2 cup finely slivered fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Salt
About 1/2 cup black olives such as Nicoise or kalamata
Fresh mint leaves and fresh cilantro leaves, rinsed

Directions

1

With a small, sharp knife, cut peel and white membrane from oranges. Slice the oranges crosswise 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick and discard seeds.
2

In a small bowl, mix 4 tablespoons vinegar with olive oil and sugar. Stir in the spice blend.
3

In a wide, shallow bowl, gently mix orange slices, onions, slivered mint, and chopped cilantro. Pour in dressing and mix gently. Taste and add salt and more vinegar if desired.
4

Scatter olives, mint leaves, and cilantro leaves over the top. Spoon salad and dressing onto plates.
5

Spice blend: Combine 3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds or ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon paprika or mild ground dried chili, 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns or 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves, 1/4 teaspoon curry powder, and 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; if using whole spices, whirl mixture in a grinder or small food processor to a powder.