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BLOOD ORANGE SALAD WITH BLOOD ORANGE VINAIGRETTE

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This blood orange salad dressed in creamy and zesty blood orange vinaigrette makes for a delicious side or a light and refreshing meal. If you need something different to perk up your salad then this blood orange vinaigrette will sure do the trick. It is fresh, bright and so easy to make! Make the most of these gorgeous blood oranges while the season lasts, and this salad is one of the many ways you can enjoy this exotic citrus fruit!

Provided by Freda Dias

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

4 oz mix spring greens
8 oz blood oranges, (about 2 medium)
3 tbsp mozzarella pearls, (or any other cheese of choice)
2 tbsp toasted walnuts
1 bulb of fennel, ( halved lengthwise, cored, and thinly sliced )
1 avocado, (pitted and diced)
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup blood orange juice,
1 tsp blood orange zest
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp honey, (optional)
1 tsp Dijon or whole-grain mustard
1/4 tsp salt, (or to taste)
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

Zest the blood orange and juice about 2 medium blood orange or one large blood orange. You will need about a 1/4 cup of blood orange juice.
Slice the top and bottom of the orange, then slice the peels and pith using a pairing knife, trying to avoid as much of the flesh as possible. Slice the oranges or separate into segments. Remove the seeds if any.

BLOOD ORANGE & AVOCADO SALAD

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This beautiful blood orange and avocado salad brightens up dreary winter days! It's loaded with delicious fresh, seasonal flavors and makes a statement on the dinner table. Recipe yields 4 servings.

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Categories Salad

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/4th small red onion, very thinly sliced
4 blood oranges (or regular oranges), peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 large or 2 small-to-medium ripe avocados, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 medium lime)
Flaky sea salt or kosher salt
1 teaspoon nigella seed, black sesame seeds* or pepitas (green pumpkin seeds)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

Fill a medium-sized bowl with ice and water, and soak the onions for 10 to 20 minutes. This step makes the onions crisp and softens their flavor intensity.
Meanwhile, on a large serving plate, layer the orange and avocado slices.
Drain the onion well and tuck pieces in between and on top of the orange and avocado. Drizzle the salad with the lime juice and sprinkle generously with salt.
Sprinkle the seeds and cilantro on top, then drizzle the olive oil all over it. Serve promptly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Sugar 12.8 g, Sodium 152.1 mg, Fat 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 2.6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

BLOOD ORANGE AVOCADO SALAD

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My refreshing side salad is such a nice addition to our calorie-loaded Thanksgiving dinner. Use regular oranges if you can't find blood oranges. Finely chopped walnuts work well in place of the pomegranate seeds, too. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon minced Italian parsley
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
4 medium ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
4 large red grapefruit, sectioned
2 medium blood oranges, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/3 cup pomegranate seeds
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

For dressing, whisk together first eight ingredients., In a serving dish, combine avocados, grapefruit and oranges; sprinkle with onion and pomegranate seeds. Drizzle with dressing. Top with cheese. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 89mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges