Bright, fresh and beautifully simple, this Sicilian Orange and Rocket Salad brings together sweet, juicy citrus, peppery rocket and delicate shards of Parmesan. Finished with a fragrant dukkah crumb and a light honey dressing, it’s a vibrant side dish that adds colour, crunch and Mediterranean-inspired flavour to any meal.
Serves: 4
Prep time: 15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
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Ingredients
Orange and Rocket Salad
4 oranges
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp honey
Sea salt and cracked black pepper
120g baby rocket
40g Parmesan, shaved
Dukkah crumb
2 tbsp toasted almonds, finely chopped
1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
1 tsp coriander seeds, toasted and lightly crushed
½ tsp cumin seeds, toasted and lightly crushed
Pinch sea salt
Method for Sicilian Orange and Rocket Salad
1. Combine almonds, sesame seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
2. Using a sharp knife, remove the peel and pith from the oranges. Cut oranges into 5mm-thick rounds.
3. Whisk olive oil, vinegar and honey together and season with salt and pepper.
4. Arrange orange slices and rocket on a serving platter. Drizzle with dressing and top with shaved Parmesan. Scatter generously with dukkah crumb and serve.
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