Moroccan Orange & Date Salad
Serves 6 to 8

1/2       cup Nakano seasoned rice vinegar *
2          Tbsp. olive oil
2          Tbsp. finely chopped red onion
1          Tbsp. chopped mint
1/8       tsp. ground cumin
            Butter lettuce
4          large navel oranges, peeled and sliced
1/3       cup chopped dates
1/3       cup coarsely-chopped pistachios

For the dressing, combine rice vinegar, olive oil, onion, mint and cumin; set aside. Line a serving platter or individual salad plates with lettuce leaves. Arrange orange slices over lettuce. Sprinkle with dates and pistachios. Drizzle with dressing.
                                                                   An original recipe by Rita Held

* Rice vinegar is mildy tangy compared to most vinegars — just 4% acidity.  And seasoned rice vinegar has a bit of salt and sugar added, making it an ideal match for all kinds of fruits, citrus included. I developed this recipe for Nakano quite a few years back.