Olive-Topped Orange Slices

Name: Olive-Topped Orange Slices
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Makes 12 to 15 slices
Ingredients: 3 oranges; 2 tablespoons sliced green olives, such as Castelvetrano; 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 packed tablespoon chopped fresh mint; Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon, to taste; Pinch hot red-pepper flakes, such as Aleppo, to taste

Recipe photo courtesy of Sharon Radisch

Sweet, salty, and tangy, with a hint of spice, this Mediterranean starter delights with its abundance of flavors.

Source: Martha Stewart Living, December/January 2015

15 mins 15 mins Makes 12 to 15 slices

Total Time Prep Yield

Ingredients

3 oranges
2 tablespoons sliced green olives, such as Castelvetrano
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 packed tablespoon chopped fresh mint
Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon, to taste
Pinch hot red-pepper flakes, such as Aleppo, to taste

Directions

1. Remove the peels and pith from oranges; slice crosswise into thick rounds. Toss olives with lemon juice and olive oil; spoon onto orange slices. Top with mint, salt and red pepper flakes.