Friday, February 20, 2015

VALENCIAN SALAD



6 large oranges, peeled, thinly sliced
2 tomatoes, thickly sliced
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
3 ounces manchego cheese, shaved
3/4 cup pitted black olives, halved
2 large avocados, coarsely chopped
1 cup loosely packed fresh mint

orange dressing
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 clove garlic, crushed

1.  Make orange dressing.

 2.  Place orange in large bowl with remaining ingredients and dressing; toss gently to combine.  Season to taste.

Orange dressing:  Place ingredients in screw-top jar; shake well.


Prep time:  20 minutes
Serves:  6

Tip:  Manchego cheese is a sharp, firm Spanish cheese; it can be found in most specialty food stores and delicatessens.  You can use Parmesan cheese instead, if manchego is not available.

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