Orange Platter

Appetizers can be simple and fast to assemble and not need any cooking. A chilled Orange Platter, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and lightly seasoned with white pepper is a pleasant beginning for any meal. If you wish to make this a sweet and salty dish, arrange some fermented olives in rows between the oranges. Sliced fresh strawberries, when in season, add color to this surprisingly simple and delicious appetizer.

Ingredients

1 navel orange
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 pinch of white pepper

Additional Options:

Pitted fermented olives
Sliced fresh strawberries

I prefer a navel orange because they are easier to peel than a Florida orange. After peeling, butterfly the sections like you would do when you butterfly shrimp. Arrange open side up around a platter. Lightly drizzle with EVOO and then lightly season with a pinch of white pepper. Add other fruits and olives. Use your imagination. This presents well on a white serving platter, or can also be served as a light dessert or a quick snack.

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