Ensalada De Cebolla y Naranjas - Red Onion and Orange Salad

By susanwadle

Judy Kurtz from Paella by Maria Solis Ballanger and Natalia Solis Ballanger

This popular and colorful salad lends a festive note to any tapas table, and is featured in many tapas bars throughout Spain. Some versions omit the red onion or replace the raspberry vinegar with lemon juice. No matter which variation is served, however, this salad is tangy and refreshing on a hot summer day, and should always be served chilled.

Ingredients

• 4 ripe medium oranges, peeled
• 1 small red onion, sliced fine
• 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
• 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 4 tablespoons golden raisins, covered for 20 minutes in hot water, then drained
• 20 black olives, pitted
• 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
• 2 tablespoons almonds, blanched and chopped fine
• Sprigs of fresh mint, to garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Remove the white pith from the oranges and cut the fruit into 1/4 inch slices. Arrange on a serving platter and scatter over the the sliced red onion.

In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Spoon this dressing over the onion and oranges. Sprinkle with the raisins, olives, sunflower seeds, and almonds. Garnish with mint sprigs and serve chilled.