Arugula and Mint Salad with Oil-Cured Black Olives, Oranges, and Ricotta Salata Recipe

Arugula and Mint Salad with Oil-Cured Black Olives, Oranges, and Ricotta Salata Recipe

  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallots
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated orange peel
  • 1 teaspoon orange-flower water
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup thinly sliced red onion (about 1/2 medium)
  • 4 large oranges
  • 1 5-ounce package arugula (about 10 cups packed)
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves (from about 2 bunches)
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced pitted oil-cured black olives
  • 1 5-ounce piece ricotta salata (salted dry ricotta cheese), cut into 1 1/2-inch-long, 1/4-inch-thick slices
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  • Available at some supermarkets, specialty foods stores, Italian markets, and cheese shops.
  1. Whisk first 6 ingredients in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper. Do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature and rewhisk before using.
  2. Place onion in large bowl. Add 1/3 of dressing; toss. Let marinate 20 minutes.
  3. Cut off peel and pith from oranges. Cut each orange crosswise into 8 slices.
  4. Add arugula, mint, and olives to bowl with onion; sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss. Add remaining dressing; toss. Divide salad among 6 plates. Tuck orange slices and ricotta salata slices into salads.