This month for Cooking with Astrology, it is all about “Leo” the lion. King of the jungle comes to mind…..
Leos are ambitious, confident, big hearted, creative, and love being the center of attention! A few examples are; Madonna, President Obama, President Clinton, Sean Penn, and the gorgeous John Stamos…who is the inspiration for tonight’s meal.
It is much easier to plan a meal, if you have some kind of inspiration. When I was researching Leos, as soon as I saw heart healthy, fire, and lamb…I knew it had to be lamb kabobs. Lamb kabobs to me are Greek, so the rest of the meal followed 🙂
We start our meal off with this fun and delicious Greek Orange and Olive Salad with a simple Lemon Dressing…..
I do not like olives, and I do not eat them. My experience with them has been the kind in the can that have already been pitted. The kind that you buy in bulk at the grocery store, may not have already been pitted. So make sure to pit your olives before serving 🙂 Sorry Alex.
Leo’s ruling planet is the Sun and their color is gold. Oranges and this Honey and Lemon Tart, are reminiscent of the sun and the color gold…..
Leo’s element is Fire, so this meal needed to be grilled over an open flame…..
The table scape is not as “Royal” as I would have liked, but I think most of the elements are there…..
The gorgeous red roses, the lush red wine, the grilled lamb and vegetable kabobs, eaten outside on a sun-filled summer evening. Sadly, John Stamos…..is not included!
Enjoy!
Greek Orange and Olive Salad
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| Serves | 4 |
| Prep time | 10 minutes |
| Meal type | Salad |
Ingredients
- 4 Thick-skinned oranges
- 1 Small red onion (sliced very thinly)
- 16 Large black Greek olives (pitted)
- 2 Cups mixed lettuce (I used spring mix and baby spinach)
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon granulated sugar
- fresh chopped herbs (as garnish - Italian parsley, mint, dill)
Directions
 Remove the peel, pith, membranes, and seeds of the oranges, and slice into 1/4" pieces. Place oranges and juices in a large bowl with the onion slices and olives. Set aside. | |
 To make the dressing, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, and sugar in a small bowl. Drizzle over the orange and olive mixture and place in the refrigerator to chill and the flavors to mingle. | |
 Place lettuce on a large platter or individual plates. Top with orange and olive mixture and fresh herbs. | |
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Lisa, this could be my birthday dinner! Could we please take out the lamb though 🙂 I would love to be at your table… you did a great job on this meal!
Oh, and pinned and will share on FB
I love ALL the flavors in this salad Lisa! What a combo. Yes, I’m Greek and totally biased, but this is truly a winner! I know lamb is somewhat of an acquired taste, but I love it! John Stamos-haha, that’s cute!
This looks great and I shared it with my MIL, who loves all greek food!
Hi! I’m stopping by from Sweet & Savory Sundays. Thanks for the new salad idea. We eat a lot of them in the summer and I get bored after awhile. Lemon might do the trick!
Nicole
Hold the Office
Hahaha – love the John Stamos comment. I actually DO love olives but wish I liked salad more! 🙂 The dishes look wonderful though as does your pretty tablescape! Pinning!! xoxo
Set me a plate and I am there any day!!! Love the salad!!
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Lisa, I was loving reading your post. So tasty sounding (I do <3 olives btw) and royal. Couldn't have been happier. And then you throw in John Stamos! Ha! I hear ya girl!
You're one funny and talented lady now! So glad I stopped over.
Cheers to you and yours,
Therese
Yum! Would love for you to share this at One Sharendipity Place
This whole meal looks divine. I think the simple table scape is perfect. Thank you for sharing on Foodie Friday
This salad is so good. It hits all the taste buds.
Looks like your whole meal was really good! Thanks for linking up to Sweet & Savory Saturdays #22
~Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
We are featuring your fabulous salad at Wonderful Food Wednesday this week. We hope you’ll come by and link up some more wonderful food 🙂
Looks refreshing!
What?! No John Stamos?! LOL. This is a lovely salad – I happen to like olives, extra olives actually! 🙂 Pinning this to my side dish board, Lisa!
This is the kind of meal I want to eat every night, light, healthy, but tasty… darn kids!
what a fresh and light salad