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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.
How to make Greek Orange and Olive Salad:
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.
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.
Place lettuce on a large platter or individual plates. Top with orange and olive mixture and fresh herbs.
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 {Lamb and Vegetable Kabobs} needed to be grilled over an open flame.....
The tablescape 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
Ingredients
Dressing
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ⅛ teaspoon granulated sugar omit for Whole30 & Paleo
Salad
- 4 thick-skinned oranges
- 1 small red onion sliced very thinly
- 16 large black Greek olives pitted
- 4 Cups mixed lettuce I used spring mix and baby spinach
- fresh chopped herbs as garnish - Italian parsley, mint, dill
Instructions
For 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.
For the Salad
- 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.
- Place lettuce on a large platter or individual plates. Top with orange and olive mixture and fresh herbs.
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
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!
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
Oh, and pinned and will share on FB
tanya says
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!
Danni@SiloHillFarm says
This looks great and I shared it with my MIL, who loves all greek food!
Hold the Office says
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
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
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
Evelyn @ My Turn for us says
Set me a plate and I am there any day!!! Love the salad!!
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Therese @ Fresh Idea Studio says
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
sue@thet2women says
Yum! Would love for you to share this at One Sharendipity Place
Adelina Priddis says
This whole meal looks divine. I think the simple table scape is perfect. Thank you for sharing on Foodie Friday
Madonna/aka/Ms. Lemon says
This salad is so good. It hits all the taste buds.
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says
Looks like your whole meal was really good! Thanks for linking up to Sweet & Savory Saturdays #22
~Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
Kerrie @ Family Food and Travel says
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 🙂
Mrs. Sarah Coller says
Looks refreshing!
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
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!
Diane Balch says
This is the kind of meal I want to eat every night, light, healthy, but tasty... darn kids!
Mireille says
what a fresh and light salad