Hey everyone! So, citrus is always in my kitchen and in a lot of my recipes because they can wake up dishes that need a little bit of life. I use the zest, juice and actual fruit for both savory and sweet dishes. But what about whipping up a great salad with just oranges? It’s so easy to peel an orange and eat it, but it’s definitely a treat when you can make an orange into an experience. Try this fig orange salad for breakfast with coffee and granola or as a late night treat!
Orange Salad with Lime-Fig Dressing
- 4 navel oranges, peeled and sliced horizontally
- 1 tbsp of orange zest (from one of the oranges)
- 2 tbsp of Lime juice (juice from one lime)
- 1 1/2 tbsp of fig preserves
1. Zest one of the oranges. It should yield about a tablespoon or so zest. Set aside.
2. Peel the oranges, making sure to remove the pithe (all of the white stuff!). Slice the oranges horizontally. You should be able to get 3-4 slices.
3. Combine the lime juice and fig preserves. Whisk vigorously, until all of the fig preserve chunks are gone. Set aside
4. Arrange the slices on a flat plate, in a neat, circular pattern.
5. Drizzle the dressing over the oranges and sprinkle the orange zest over all of the slices.
Tips:
Warm the fig preserves in the microwave for 20 seconds to help breakdown the preserves.
Indulgent Simplicity 