Orange and Date Salad

Bright, refreshing, and bursting with Middle Eastern-inspired flavors, this Orange and Date Salad is a quick and elegant dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Juicy slices of sweet oranges pair beautifully with the caramel-like richness of Medjool dates, while fresh mint leaves and crunchy pistachios add layers of freshness and texture. A fragrant dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and a hint of cinnamon ties everything together, creating a vibrant salad that feels effortlessly gourmet. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s an ideal appetizer or side dish for dinner parties, brunches, or light summer meals. With its simple elegance and bold flavors, this salad is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Oranges
• 8 pieces Medjool dates
• 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves
• 3 tablespoons Pistachios (unsalted, shelled)
• 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel the oranges, removing as much of the white pith as possible. Slice them crosswise into 1/4-inch thick rounds and arrange them on a large serving platter.

Step 2

Pit the Medjool dates and slice them into thin strips. Scatter the sliced dates over the orange slices.

Step 3

Chop the fresh mint leaves finely and sprinkle them over the salad.

Step 4

Roughly chop the pistachios and sprinkle them on top for added crunch.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 6

Drizzle the dressing evenly over the orange and date salad.

Step 7

Let the salad rest for 5 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a fresh and vibrant appetizer or side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	790.7 grams (790.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1169

Total Fat 40.00g	51%
Saturated Fat 5.40g	27%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 596mg	26%
Total Carbohydrate 218.90g	80%
Dietary Fiber 27.70g	99%
Total Sugars 174.80g
Protein 11.80g	24%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 390mg	30%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 2499mg	53%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.1%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 68.3%