Mediterranean Diet Friendly Fresh Orange Juice
Few things feel as purely good as a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice, and this recipe is about as honest and wholesome as it gets. Navel or Valencia oranges are the stars here — both varieties are naturally sweet and incredibly juicy, making them ideal for pressing. A simple halve-and-twist technique means you don't need any fancy equipment, just a citrus juicer and a couple of minutes. The optional pinch of salt is a small but clever touch that subtly brightens the natural sweetness without tasting salty at all. This kind of recipe sits perfectly within a Mediterranean-style way of eating, where fresh fruit, minimal processing, and real ingredients take center stage. Strain it smooth or leave it gloriously pulpy — either way, you're drinking something that no carton can compete with.
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Learn more →Ingredients
2 servings
- 4 large navel or valencia oranges
- 1 pinch salt (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Halve 4 large oranges crosswise. Press each half firmly onto a citrus juicer and twist to extract the juice, working over a measuring cup or bowl until all halves are juiced — you should have about 2 cups of juice.
- 2
Pour the juice through a fine-mesh strainer into glasses to remove seeds and excess pulp, or skip the strainer if you prefer pulpy juice. Add a pinch of salt, if using, and stir briefly. Serve immediately.