Orange, Onion and Olive Salad Salad & Dressings

3 tbsp. olive oil
3 large onions, sliced
2+ tsp. grated orange zest
4 1/2 tbsp. sugar
4 1/2 tbsp. white wine vinegar
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 1/2 cups firmly packed watercress sprigs
5 large oranges, segmented
2 green onions, finely chopped
5 tbsp. small black olives
2 tbsp. brown vinegar
2 tbsp. olive oil, extra
From Home Library Salads.

Heat oil in a skillet, add onions and zest; cook, covered, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes or until onions are soft.Add sugar, white wine vinegar and orange juice; simmer, uncovered, about 30 minutes or until thick. Cool.(This can be made the day before)

Combine onion mixture and watercress in a bowl;(I find I can only do this thoroughly with my fingers)top with oranges (four per salad),chopped green onion and olives. Drizzle with combined brown vinegar and extra oil.

Serves 8 small servings.


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