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Sicillan Salad - {Insalata Siciliana}

This eye- as well as palate-pleasing citrus and lettuce salad takes its inspiration from Sicily. Crisp lettuce leaves are combined with tart pomegranate seeds and orange and grapefruit sections, all tossed in a dressing of fruity extra-virgin olive oil and orange juice.

Cuisine: Italian
Courses: Salads
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

1   Curly chicory or romaine lettuce - washed, dried,
  And torn into pieces
1   Orange - peeled, sectioned, (large)
  And cut into small pieces
1   Grapefruit - peeled, sectioned,
  And cut into small pieces
1   Pomegranate - seeds only
1/4 cup 59mlExtra-virgin olive oil
  Juice of 1 medium orange
  Fine sea salt - to taste

Recipe Instructions

Place the lettuce leaves in a bowl, and add the orange and grapefruit sections and pomegranate seeds.

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and orange juice. Pour over the salad, sprinkle with salt, and toss gently. Serve immediately.

This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.

Source:
Ciao Italia at http://www.ciaoitalia.com

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