Winter Salad with Blood Oranges
A fresh salad featuring blood oranges and crisp greens, brought to life by a zesty citrus dressing and crunchy cashews. Spoonsparrow brings you this vibrant dish.
Ingredients
- 4 blood oranges
- 150 g chicory
- 40 g cashew nuts
- 100 ml blood orange juice
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 tsp sugar
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 Spring Onions
- 400 g chicken breast fillet
- 2 tbsp oil
- 150 g lamb's lettuce
- 1 tbsp grated orange zest
Instructions
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1.
Peel the oranges, removing all white pith; slice the flesh between membranes and catch the juice. Wash the lamb's lettuce thoroughly and dry it.
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2.
Halve the chicory lengthwise, cut out the bitter core, then slice the halves crosswise into strips. Toast cashews in a dry pan until golden brown. Whisk together blood orange juice with the captured juice, salt, pepper, sugar, and olive oil; add sliced spring onions to the dressing.
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3.
Slice the chicken fillet thinly lengthwise and skewer the pieces; sear each side for 3–4 minutes in hot oil, seasoning with salt and pepper. Combine lamb's lettuce, chicory, orange slices, and dressing in a bowl.
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4.
Sprinkle grated orange zest and cashews over the salad and serve with the chicken skewers.