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Presentation

Side dish prepared with oranges, red onions, black olives, basil, extra virgin olive oil, pepper and salt.

Ingredients

Serves 4

1.2 kg (42.33 oz) Tarocco oranges

80 g (2.82 oz) red onions

110 g (3.88 oz) black olives

3 basil leaves

40 g (1.41 oz) extra virgin olive oil

Black pepper, to taste

Fine salt, to taste

Method

Clean the red onion, divide it in half lengthwise and remove the green sprout in the center, if present

Cut the onion into julienne strips

Soak it in cold water for at least 10-15 minutes to sweeten the flavor.

In the meantime, peel the oranges: start by removing the upper and lower ends

Place the base on a cutting board and cut the peel, taking care to remove the white part as well

Separate individual segments

Finally, take the black olives and remove the stone

Pour the oil into a small bowl, salt and pepper

Emulsify with a flat spring whisk or fork.

In a large bowl, add the orange wedges, onion slices and pitted olives;

Pour the dressing into the bowl and mix well.

Garnish with the basil leaves coarsely chopped with your hands

Serve

Allergens

Orange: possible individual intolerance; possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy

Basil: possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to parietaria or spices

Onion: possible reactivity in case of nickel allergy due to the vegetable’s ability to concentrate it

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Olives: olive allergy is very rare: a case described in Spain

Pepper: possible cross-reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

Notes

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Oranges: provide flavonoids (Vit. P), antioxidants that enhance the action of Vit. C in favor of the immune and cardiovascular systems

Onion: rich in selenium that supports the immune system and with the ability to stabilize blood glucose at normal values; carrier of quercetin, a flavonoid that helps contain cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, parameters related to cardiovascular risk, which also supports liver function by promoting the purification of the body.

Olive: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids

Basil: rich in carotenoids that support the immune system and due to the content of mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants acts to protect the cardiovascular system.

Extra virgin olive oil: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids

Pepper: it has the ability to regulate cholesterol and blood sugar content and strengthen the immune system.

Salt: to be taken in a limited way so as not to promote arterial hypertension and consequent increase in the risk of cardio-cerebrovascular diseases starting from myocardial infarction and cerebral stroke.

Safety / Intended use

Product that can also be used in the case of:

• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)
• Mucositis in view of the degree of acidity

Product to be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions