Tuesday, February 04, 2025

Blood Orange and Marinated Feta Salad


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This simple salad balances sweet juicy blood oranges with peppery arugula and salty marinated feta. Serve alongside quinoa or couscous, roasted chicken or steak. The marinated feta can be prepared the night before, covered and kept chilled until ready to use.

 
Marinated FetaSalad
  • 1 x 150 g Feta, cubed
  • Finely grated zest of 1 lemon (save the lemon juice for the vinaigrette)
  • 1 tsp Nigella seeds
  • 1 tsp Chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp Dried mint or dried oregano
  • 4 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 Blood oranges
  • 50 g Arugula leaves
  • A handful of basil leaves, torn or chopped parsley
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Juice of 1 blood orange
  1. Start by marinating the feta. Cube the feta and place them in a small bowl, add the lemon zest, spices and herbs, then pour over the olive oil. Toss gently to coat. Set aside for at least an hour for the flavours to infuse. Cover and transfer to the fridge if marinating for longer.
  2. Segment the oranges by topping and tailing, then sit on a board, bottom down. Use a small, serrated knife to cut away all of the peel and pith in strips, then cut and release the orange segments from the membrane.
  3. Arrange the arugula on a large serving plate with the blood orange and basil. Drain the feta through a sieve into a bowl (reserving the oil) and scatter the feta cubes over the salad.
  4. Whisk together the lemon juice, orange juice and reserved feta oil. Drizzle all over the salad just before serving.

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45 comments:

  1. Caitlin'nMegan4/2/25 12:40

    Looks splendid. I do need more fetta and oranges in my diet!

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  2. Ivy's Closet4/2/25 12:40

    So pretty and yummy!

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  3. ellie4/2/25 12:41

    Impressive fetta and more. Great how you use those blood oranges, too.

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  4. Judee4/2/25 13:14

    Interesting flavors and the blood oranges are always look impressive.

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  5. David M. Gascoigne,4/2/25 13:23

    We eat feta cheese all the time but I have never had it marinated. A new taste experience awaits me.

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  6. eileeninmd4/2/25 13:57

    This salad looks and sounds delicious!
    Take care, have a great day!

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  7. DEZMOND4/2/25 13:58

    I do love blut orangen but we never have them here, sadly. Most of our tropical fruit is shitty here, cannot remember when was the last time I ate a tasty banana, for example. You did a lovely match with the gray plate.

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  8. Lola Martínez4/2/25 14:02

    Las ensaladas con frutas y queso son mis preferidas, con naranja me gustan mucho, aunque la naranja sanguina la consumo menos, rica está igualmente.

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  9. Tom4/2/25 14:23

    ...this is a color and taste explosion.

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  10. Federica Simoni4/2/25 14:53

    che meraviglia buonissima!

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  11. Granny Sue4/2/25 15:48

    Wow, what a flavor combination! Oranges, chili's, mint, basil, oregano...it must fairly burst in the mouth! Nice one, Angie.

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  12. Pam4/2/25 17:49

    What a stunning salad! Blood oranges are so pretty.

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  13. Christine4/2/25 17:59

    Delicious!

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  14. David4/2/25 19:34

    Hi Angie, Can't eat the greens (except for iceberg lettuce) but I do love feta cheese and blood oranges. Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

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  15. speedy704/2/25 20:47

    Le tue insalate sono sempre strepitose!!!!

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  16. Bill4/2/25 20:57

    A flavor explosion, sounds great.

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  17. Breathtaking4/2/25 21:10

    Hello Angie :)
    This is a meal I could enjoy on my diet. It looks amazing.

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  18. Unknown4/2/25 23:17

    I like orange so much....
    add orange in salad is a great idea, Angie Thanks for your recipe

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  19. Hena Tayeb4/2/25 23:22

    This looks phenomenal.

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  20. Cooking Julia4/2/25 23:39

    So nice and full of vitamins!

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  21. Citu5/2/25 00:23

    Gracias por la receta. Te mando un beso.

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  22. Brian's Home Blog5/2/25 01:46

    Yum, blood oranges are so darn good!

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  23. My name is Erika.5/2/25 02:44

    I love the idea of adding oranges. It's such a delicious fruit. And today I made your rye, chocolate and sour cherry bread. It came out great. Thanks for sharing your recipe Angie.

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  24. tigerfish5/2/25 03:45

    Which reminds me - I have not done marinated feta for a while now. They are super great for salads.

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  25. roentare5/2/25 03:55

    I love blood oranges!

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  26. Anonymous5/2/25 04:49

    What a lovely combination of ingredients.
    Tandy (Lavender and Lime) https://tandysinclair.com

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  27. Margaret D5/2/25 06:46

    Looks good, my late other used to make a orange salad.

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  28. Veronica Lee5/2/25 07:02

    So vibrant and delicious! 😋

    Happy Wednesday, Angie!

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  29. thepaintedapron.com5/2/25 16:26

    A beautiful salad!
    Jenna

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  30. foodtravelandwine5/2/25 17:11

    I will eat those oranges by myself!!....what a great combination of flavors!!!.......Abrazotes, Marcela

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  31. Maria Grazia Ferrarazzo Maineri5/2/25 17:19

    Thi is a perfect salad! So fragrant and tasty!

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  32. Joanna 5/2/25 18:48

    Hi Angie, this salad must be delicious, I love combining flavors. Anyway: it looks delicious!

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  33. Teresa Isabel SIlva5/2/25 20:14

    Seams really good!

    Bjxxx,
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  34. Ben | Havocinthekitchen5/2/25 22:48

    Such a beautiful and tasty salad - loving the combination of sweet and salty!

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  35. Lowcarb team member6/2/25 00:34

    Lovely ... I must get some Feta :)

    All the best Jan

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  36. Benita James6/2/25 10:46

    wow, this salad looks so rich and tasty. I don't really like salad, however, this looks like something I'd try.

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  37. Carol @Comfort Spring Station6/2/25 15:45

    It looks amazing!

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  38. Dawn7/2/25 02:45

    Such a beautiful salad. I bet it taste amazing!!

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  39. sherry8/2/25 04:33

    this looks so tasty Angie. I love blood oranges and fetta. Interesting that you use the word arugula instead of rocket for this green leaf. I can't even pronounce arugula - hehehehe ...
    cheers
    sherry

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  40. Grace 8/2/25 05:38

    Me gusta mucho esta ensalada. Puedo adaptarla con los ingredientes que contamos aquí en Uruguay. Es una deliciosa combinación.

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  41. Grace 8/2/25 05:39

    Es una rica combinación. Puedo adaptarla a los ingredientes con que contamos aquí en Uruguay. Gracias Angie!

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  42. The Velvet Runway8/2/25 14:47

    This looks amazing. I have never thought of combining feta and blood oranges but it sounds like a delicious combination
    Julia x
    https://www.thevelvetrunway.com/

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  43. Pattie @ Olla-Podrida8/2/25 19:07

    How beautiful! I actually have everything on hand with the exception of the Nigella seeds. I am not familiar with those at all.

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  44. Raymund | angsarap.net13/2/25 10:29

    This salad sounds like such a refreshing and vibrant dish! The combo of sweet blood oranges, peppery arugula, and salty marinated feta is just perfect, it’s got all the flavors working together so well

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  45. Cocoa and Lavender7/3/25 22:02

    Citrus and feta together are wonderful -- and the additio of the peppery arugula is wonderful.

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