What could be less exotic thanorange? Even in times of total deficit, when the same bananas seemed an unaffordable luxury, oranges were easily sold in almost all vegetable stores. And now few people know that oranges originally came to us from China, and the word “orange” itself is a reproduction of the German “apfelsine” - “Chinese apple”. There this fruit was always treated with great respect - it was believed that it brings happiness. By the way, later Europeans shared this point of view. After all, “orange blossom” - the flower of the orange tree - is an indispensable attribute of the bride’s headdress. Do you still think that an orange is banal? Or maybe you just don’t know how to cook it? Try several recipes for salads in orange! Perhaps you will change your mind.
Shrimp in an orange
Unexpectedly guests arrived and you have nothingput on the table? Try making an original shrimp salad. It won't take much time - in an hour you'll be able to show off your culinary skills. To prepare two servings you'll need:
- two large spoons of raisins;
- 100 grams of shrimp;
- one orange;
- 1/2 cup of rice;
- two large spoons of almonds;
- oregano;
- a large spoonful of lemon juice;
- ground pepper;
- salt.
Pour hot water over the raisins and leavesoak for 30-35 minutes. Put the rice to cook, then cool it. Boil the water and boil the shrimp. When they are ready, cool and peel them. Take an orange and carefully cut it in half. Remove - without breaking! - the remaining slices. Or rather, halves of the slices. Remove the remaining white film. You need to do all this very carefully - so as not to damage the peel. It will serve as a kind of "plate" for your salad in an orange. Mix the raisins with rice, orange slices and shrimp. Chop the almonds and put them in the salad. Make a dressing. To do this, mix lemon juice with olive oil, add pepper, salt and oregano. Dress the salad, mix everything thoroughly and put in the refrigerator for 30-40 minutes. Your salad is ready! All that's left is to arrange it on orange "plates" and you can call your guests to the table!
Ham with champignons
This salad requires a bit more work than the previous one. But the result is worth it! Its taste will satisfy even the most inveterate picky eaters and gourmets. You will need:
- two large oranges
- one small onion
- 100 grams of hard cheese
- 50 grams of prunes
- 100 grams of champignons
- mayonnaise
- greenery
- two large spoons of sour cream
Pour hot water over the prunes and leave for20-30 minutes. After it has steamed, chop finely. Grate the cheese on a coarse grater and cut the ham into small cubes. Chop the onion and fry it together with the champignons. Take the oranges, wash them thoroughly and cut them in half. Remove the pulp, chop and mix with the remaining ingredients. Season the salad with sour cream, adding a little mayonnaise. Carefully place in orange "plates". You can use herbs to decorate the salad in oranges.
Salad with "Amaretto"
Cooking time - 45 minutes. For four servings you will need:
- four oranges
- four large spoons of almond liqueur "Amaretto"
- 100 grams of sour cream
- one large spoonful of vanilla sugar
- 20 grams of chopped almonds
Take an orange and place it under running water.and clean well with a brush. Dry with a paper towel and scrape off the zest with a julienne knife to get thin strips. Cut them into thin strips with a sharp knife. Peel the remaining oranges, remove the white layer. Cut them into thin circles and remove the seeds. Arrange the slices beautifully in a salad bowl and pour almond liqueur over them. Cover with plastic wrap and put in the refrigerator to soak. Shortly before serving, beat the well-chilled sour cream into a thick foam, gradually adding vanilla sugar in a thin stream. Fry the almonds until golden yellow in a frying pan without adding fat. Cover the orange circles with whipped sour cream, sprinkle with orange zest, almonds and serve. Enjoy!
Festive salad
Despite the fact that all products usedfor preparation, very simple, this salad can decorate any festive table. However, it will also be very appropriate for a family dinner - its taste is unlikely to leave anyone indifferent. For this "culinary masterpiece" you will need:
- 300 grams of chicken fillet
- 200 grams of fresh cucumber
- four large oranges
- mayonnaise
- salt
Wash the chicken fillet thoroughly and boil it inboiling, lightly salted water. Approximate cooking time is 25 minutes. Cool and chop finely. Wash the oranges thoroughly using a brush. Carefully, using a special knife, make a zigzag cut in the middle and divide the fruit into two equal parts. However, if you do not have such a knife, you can do with a regular, well-sharpened one. Extract the pulp and remove the films. Cut the orange into small pieces. Dice the cucumbers and mix with the chicken and orange. Salt and season with mayonnaise. Place in an orange "bowl". If desired, the salad can be decorated with sprigs of greenery and cranberries.
Fruit salad
This recipe was shared with us by Italianscooks. If you have all the necessary ingredients, preparing this very tasty and healthy dessert will not take you more than 20 minutes. You will need:
- four large oranges
- 100 grams of strawberry
- 100 grams of pomegranate seeds
- 100 grams of blueberries
- 1 large spoon of sugar
- one bunch of mint
- 75 milliliters of champagne
Carefully sort out all the berries and wash them underrunning cold water. Cut the orange in half and remove the pulp, trying not to damage the peel of the fruit. Peel the white skin off the segments and cut them into cubes. Place in a previously prepared dish. Add strawberries, blueberries and pomegranate seeds. Sprinkle with sugar, pour in champagne and stir. Put in the refrigerator and leave there for 25-30 minutes. Then arrange in orange "baskets" and decorate with mint leaves. The salad is ready!
Salad with hamon
As you can guess from the main ingredient"jamon" is a recipe from Spain. This salad will remind you of a hot summer, distant countries and unforgettable travels at any time of the year. Despite the Spanish "flavor", finding the necessary ingredients will be quite easy - as a rule, they are all available in large supermarkets. For two servings of salad you will need:
- a few slices of Spanish jamon
- one orange
- 1/4 of the red onion
- seven olives
- one small spoonful of olive oil
- black pepper
- salt
- seeds of zira
- basil or mint
Wash the orange and cut it into two equal parts.parts. Carefully, using a knife, remove the pulp and cut it into slices. Cut the red onion into quarter rings. It is better to chop the ham - tear it - by hand. It "does not like" a knife. Olives - at your discretion - can be left whole or also cut. Whatever you like. Mix all the ingredients in a pre-prepared bowl. Now - the dressing. Mix olive oil with ground cumin, pepper and salt. Add three small spoons of orange juice. Dress the salad and place in orange "bowls". You can garnish with mint or basil.
Salad with veal
Is your baby being fussy and refusing to eat?Caring mothers recommend pampering the "capricious" with such a salad. Children, as a rule, love fruits, as well as everything unusual and interesting. Therefore, the salad in an orange basket will certainly appeal to the baby. Of course, such a dish is suitable only for those children who are not allergic to citrus fruits. Well, and you need to be very careful with sour cream - be sure to make sure that it is fresh. However, it seems that not only children will "appreciate" this salad - adults usually like it no less. You will need:
- two oranges
- 150 grams of boiled veal
- two sheets of green salad
- dessert spoon of sour cream
- some salt
Prepare orange "baskets".To do this, wash the fruit and carefully remove the pulp. Cut the orange and meat into small pieces. Tear the salad. Mix everything, add a little salt and season with sour cream. Arrange in "baskets". Well, who can resist? As you can see, there are a great many recipes for various salads in oranges. Choose the one you like best. And this fruit will definitely share its solar energy with you and lift your spirits. You'll see. We recommend reading:
