Orange Salad with Orange-Infused Olive Oil: Sicilian Recipe & Variations

The orange salad with orange-infused EVOO brings fragrance, freshness, and authentic Sicily to the table. With our orange-infused EVOO and a pinch of Trapani whole sea salt, every slice strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory.

Origins & meaning of the orange salad

Born in the kitchens of Western Sicily, this salad combines winter-ripe citrus, good olive oil, and sea salt. Once a humble fishermen’s meal, today it’s a Mediterranean-diet classic for those seeking lightness and authentic flavor.

Classic Sicilian orange salad recipe

Ingredients (2 servings)

• 3 Sicilian oranges (Tarocco or Moro)
• 1 tender fennel bulb
• 8 black olives
• 1/2 red onion (optional)
• 2 tbsp orange-infused EVOO by Saline Culcasi
• to taste, Trapani whole sea salt (fine grind) Slow Food Presidium
• Freshly ground black pepper (optional), mint leaves (to taste)

Method

1. Peel the oranges, removing the pith, and slice into rounds.
2. Thinly slice the fennel and onion; add the olives.
3. Dress with orange-infused EVOO and a pinch of whole sea salt.
4. Toss gently and serve at once. Add mint and a little grated zest for extra freshness.

Tasty & creative variations

1) Oranges & fennel with aged cheese shavings

Add shavings of aged cheese (Parmigiano or mild Pecorino) and a crack of pepper. Finish with coarse whole sea salt lightly crushed for gentle crunch.

2) Trapani seaside: oranges & marinated anchovies

Marinated anchovies pair beautifully with the orange’s sweetness and the perfume of orange-infused EVOO. A Mediterranean starter ready in 10 minutes.

3) Healthy twist: oranges, avocado & seeds

Dice ripe avocado, add pumpkin seeds and a drizzle of orange-infused EVOO: good fats and modern flavor.

4) Festive: oranges, pomegranate & walnuts

Pomegranate arils, toasted walnuts, and mint. Holiday colors with acidity balanced by the citrus aroma.

Why choose Saline Culcasi Orange-Infused EVOO

• 100% natural: selected extra virgin olive oil + orange peel, no synthetic aromas.
• Fresh fragrance and the signature bittersweet note of Sicilian citrus.
• Versatile: raw dishes, salads, fish, white meats, even chocolate-based desserts.
• Made in Trapani: artisanal supply chain, a distinctive sense of place.

Whole sea salt: balance & minerality

Artisanal whole sea salt retains the sea’s trace minerals—magnesium, potassium, and calcium—delivering rounded, gentle savoriness that’s perfect for raw dishes. Choose fine grind for even seasoning and coarse grind (lightly crushed) for texture.