East West Salad
From Sunset Magazine, April 2004
Salad Ingredients:
6 oranges (about 2 1/2 lb. total)
4-6 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar Spice blend (recipe follows)
1 mild red onion, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup finely slivered fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Salt
1/2 cup black olives such as Nicoise or kalamata
Fresh mint leaves and fresh cilantro leaves, rinsed
Spice Blend: (If using whole spices, whirl mixture in a grinder or small food processor to a powder. Otherwise mix by hand)
3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds or ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika or mild ground dried chili
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns or 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
With a small, sharp knife, cut and peel white membrane from oranges. Slice the oranges crosswise 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick and discard seeds.
In a small bowl, mix 4 tablespoons vinegar with olive oil and sugar. Stir in the spice blend.
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.
Scatter olives, mint leaves and cilantro leaves over the top. Spoon salad and dressing onto plates.
Makes approximately twelve, 1/2 cup servings.
Phe per recipe: 270 mg
Phe per 1/2 cup serving: 20 mg