This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sunkist Growers for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
I love oranges, so I was excited to learn more about Sunkist oranges. I had no idea that “green was good”, until I watched the Sunkist Valencia Oranges Re-greening Video. I learned that Valencia oranges turn bright orange as they ripen, but they actually can re-green in warm weather. The warm temperatures may make their skin reabsorb chlorophyll as they are hanging on the tree, which can make them appear green again. But the great news is that the inside is perfectly ripe and delicious!
Summer oranges are so refreshing. Here is a fun new recipe to try for your next summer party, BBQ, or picnic:
Ingredients:
• 3 Sunkist® Valencia oranges, segmented and zested
• 20 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 lb. tub Bocconcini mozarella
• ¼ cup Opal (purple) basil, shredded into small pieces
• 20 whole wheat crackers
• Salt to taste
• ¼ cup fresh rosemary
• ¼ cup fresh thyme
• 1/8 cup fresh oregano
• 1 ½ cups extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. black pepper
Instructions: (Makes 10 servings)
• Cut the Bocconcini into halves.
• Zest the Valencia oranges using a micro plane or fine grater and set aside. To segment the oranges, cut off the top and bottom.
• Lay the orange on a flat surface, using a pairing knife remove the skin and white pith. Carefully cut and release each segment from between the membranes and set aside.
• In a blender, add the olive oil, orange zest and fresh herbs. Pulse until blended, continue to blend on medium speed until the herbs and zest are finely chopped, add the pepper and pulse quickly. Pour into a jar or plastic container. Leftover oil can be kept refrigerated for up to one month and used as a marinade for fish, poultry or vegetables.
• Toss the orange segments, cherry tomatoes, Bocconcini and basil lightly with ¾ cup of orange scented herb oil and season with salt.
• To Serve: Top each cracker with the mixture and serve.
I also really like to make smoothies in the mornings for a quick breakfast. Start with a 1/2 cup of Valencia orange juice for Vitamin C, add a peeled banana, some frozen berries and 1/2 cup of yogurt, and you have a yummy on-the-go breakfast smoothie! You can also read additional Sunkist citrus recipes
What are some of your favorite ways to eat an orange?
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Melissa Hurst, the founder of SavingCentsWithSense.net, is a married mom of three young children, so she understands the importance of stretching a family's budget to maximize savings. After working full-time in higher education for seven years, she pursued a passion of teaching both in the classroom and through her articles to help others. Her money-saving tips have been featured on Arizona Midday, and she is a regular columnist for LifetimeMoms.com and Times Publications in Arizona.
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