Red Onion and Orange Salad (Spain)

Posted here for Zaar World Tour 5, this recipe was located online. Preparation time does not include time needed for raising to soak in the hot water.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  medium oranges, peeled
• 1  small red onion, sliced thin
• 2  tablespoons raspberry vinegar (or fresh lemon juice)
• 6  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1  dash salt, to taste
• 1  dash pepper, to taste
• 4  tablespoons golden raisins (soaked, covered in hot water for 20 minutes, then drained)
• 20  black olives, pitted
• 2  tablespoons sunflower seeds
• 2  tablespoons  almonds, blanched, chopped fine
• 4  sprigs of fresh mint, for garnish

Directions

1. Remove white pith from oranges & cut the fruit crosswise into 1/4-inch slices.
2. Arrange on a serving platter & scatter the sliced onion over the orange slices.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, salt & pepper, then spoon this dressing over the slices of onion & orange.
4. Sprinkle with raisins, olives, sunflower seeds & almonds.
5. Garnish with mint sprigs & chill before serving.