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5 from 3 votes

Satsuma Mandarin Recipe

This Satsuma Mandarin recipe is bright and refreshing and has a tangy lime dressing with bits of crunchy shallots and aromatic basil. It comes together in just a few minutes and is a beautiful first course or side.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: fruit salads, citrus recipes
Servings: 2
Calories: 231kcal

Ingredients

  • zest of about ½ of a lime
  • juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
  • tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped basil, washed and dried
  • 1 pound Satsumas (about 6 satsumas)
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Make the dressing. In a small mixing bowl, combine the lime zest, lime juice, honey, basil, shallots and salt. Then add the oil and whisk.
  • Prepare the fruit. Peel the Satsumas, and then slice them horizontally, into slices that are about ¼ inch thick.
  • Assemble. Either mix the Satsuma slices into the dressing, or arrange them on a plate or platter and drizzle the dressing over them. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper.

Notes

Calorie count is only an estimate.

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcal