Zesty Orange Salad with Lettuce, Mint, Carrots & Kalamata Olives Recipe
A refreshingly light yet flavourful salad combining the sweet zest of orange, the crisp freshness of mint and carrot, complemented by the rich notes of Kalamata olives and crisp lettuce.
easy
00:20
4
METHOD
Step 1.
Tear the lettuce leaves into bite-size pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.Step 2.
Peel the carrots and slice them finely before adding them to the bowl.Step 3.
Slice the oranges into segments carefully to avoid the pith. Add them to the salad bowl.Step 4.
Chop the mint leaves roughly and sprinkle over the salad.Step 5.
Add the Kalamata olives to the bowl; you can slice them if preferred or leave them whole for a stronger flavour presence.Step 6.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and some freshly ground black pepper. Adjust the seasoning according to taste.Step 7.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure all the ingredients are well coated.Step 8.
Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to allow the flavours to meld.
INGREDIENTS
100 gLettuce leaves
2 Large carrots
2 Large oranges
15 gMint leaves
50 gKalamata olives
3 tbspExtra virgin olive oil
1 tbspLemon juice
1 tspSalt
1 tspFreshly ground black pepper
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