Chicory, Mint and Orange Salad

By OcadoLife
Combining bitter leaves with zesty citrus, this Chicory, Mint and Orange Salad is from chef and author Olivia Cavalli, whose cooking is influenced by her Italian heritage. “Bitter-tasting ingredients are common in…
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Ingredients

8 total
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • ½ garlic clove, grated
  • 1 orange, zested, ½ juiced
  • 1 tbsp runny honey
  • 2 red chicory, leaves separated
  • 2 green chicory, leaves separated
  • 2 mint stems, leaves stripped and finely chopped (some kept whole, to garnish)

Method

2 steps
  1. Step 1

    First make the dressing by whisking together the oil, vinegar, garlic, orange zest and juice and honey in a large bowl; season to taste.

  2. Step 2

    Add the chicory to the bowl and toss everything together well. Add the chopped mint leaves and toss again. Serve garnished with a few whole mint leaves.