Recipe Spiced Orange Salad

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

I can across this interesting spicy orange salad and thought i would include it. The original recipe comes from here. http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/spiced-orange-salad

Ingredients

6 oranges (~ 2 1/2 lb)
4 to 6 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 mild red onion (6 oz.), peeled and sliced (see notes)
1/2 cup finely slivered fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
Salt, too taste
About 1/2 cup black olives such as kalamata
Fresh mint leaves and fresh coriander leaves, rinsed

Spice blend
3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds or ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon chilli powder (optional)
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns or 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method

1. If you are using whole spices, blend them in a grinder or small food processor to a powder
2. 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.
3. In a small bowl, mix 4 tablespoons vinegar with olive oil and sugar. Stir in the spice blend.
4. 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.
5. Scatter olives, mint leaves, and coriander leaves over the top.
6. Spoon salad and dressing onto plates and serve.

 

[winterybella]

Interesting one here. I would never really think to combine all of these things but I guess that's what makes the Challenge so interesting.