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Winter Blood Orange Salad

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a winter blood orange salad in a wood salad bowl

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Creating this blood orange salad

Have you seen blood oranges in the store yet?! They are my absolute favorite part about citrus season!

Slicing into a blood orange is almost as exciting as eating it. The color of the flesh is so vibrant and beautiful (thanks to the flavonoid Anthocyanin) and their bright orange rind blushed with red is stunning.

a green salad in a wooden bowl topped with chickpeas, avocado and blood oranges

Blood oranges are readily available during mainly winter months due to the climate where the fruit grows so you’ll want to be sure to make this blood orange salad while they are in season!

Since desserts and candy are found in excess this time of year, it’s nice to balance out the holiday treats with a salad like this.

It’s rich in vitamin C, vitamin K, fiber and is the perfect starter salad to any dinner. Plus, you only need 15 minutes to make it!

blood oranges in a green bowl

I purchased all of my ingredients for this recipe at my local Sprouts. Sprouts always has a fantastic selection, is affordable and has the natural products I love to shop for.

Their produce section is always fully stocked with fresh fruits and vegetables which I appreciate!

massaged kale in a glass bowl on a green plate with lemon poppyseed dressing being poured on top

Ingredients needed for this blood orange recipe:

  • Kale
  • Arugula
  • Blood Oranges
  • Red onion
  • Garbanzo Beans
  • Feta Cheese
  • Avocado
  • Mint
arugula and kale in a glass bowl on top of a green plate with a side of blood oranges

For the lemon poppyseed dressing:

  • Olive Oil
  • Lemon Juice
  • Poppyseeds
  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Honey
  • Dijon Mustard
  • Salt and pepper
a winter blood orange salad with massaged kale and arugula on a green plate topped with mint and chickpeas

How to make a blood orange kale salad

Make your dressing first. I like to combine all of the ingredients in a lidded mason jar and shake well to emulsify.

Then, massage the chopped kale with 2-3 Tbsp. of the dressing and a pinch of salt. Massaging the kale helps to break it down to become more tender and enjoyable when eating!

a green salad in a wooden bowl topped with chickpeas, avocado and blood oranges

Then in a large bowl, combine the kale and arugula. Toss the the blood oranges, onion, garbanzo beans, and feta cheese. Pour about 1/3 cup of the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.

Top with sliced avocado and garnish with mint. Serve and add extra dressing as needed.

Optional add ons or mix in’s to this salad:

  • Pistachios, sliced almonds, pecans, pine nuts, toasted hazelnuts
  • Chopped broccoli, shredded carrots, spinach, baby kale, curly endive radish, sliced fennel
  • Blue cheese, goat cheese, gorgonzola cheese, halloumi
  • Dried cranberries, pomegranate arils, raisins, golden raisins, dried cherries
a winter blood orange salad with massaged kale and arugula on a green plate topped with mint and chickpeas

I hope you love this salad and have a chance to shop at Sprouts to find these delicious blood oranges!

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5 from 8 reviews

Winter Blood Orange Salad

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
A simple, healthy and quick salad to enjoy on busy weeknights. This blood orange salad is filled with blood oranges and nutritious greens like kale and arugula.
 

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch kale, washed and chopped (3-4 cups)
  • 5 oz. package of arugula
  • 3 large blood oranges, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, sliced
  • 1 cup roasted chickpeas or garbanzo beans*
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese
  • 2 avocados
  • 1 bunch mint (garnish)

For the lemon poppyseed dressing:

  • 3/4 cup Olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp. poppyseeds
  • 3 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. honey
  • 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper

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Instructions 

  • Make your dressing. I like to combine all of the ingredients in a lidded mason jar and shake well to emulsify. 
  • Then, massage the chopped kale with 2-3 Tbsp. of the dressing and a pinch of salt. Massaging the kale helps to break it down to become more tender and enjoyable when eating!
  • In a large bowl, combine the kale and arugula. Toss in the the blood oranges, onion, garbanzo beans, and feta cheese.
  • Pour about 1/3 cup of the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.  Top with sliced avocado and garnish with mint. Serve and add extra dressing as needed. 

Notes

This salad is versatile so you can add in other mix ins such as sliced almonds, dried cranberries, shredded carrots, or different cheeses such as bleu cheese or goat cheese.  
 
This is my favorite roasted chickpeas recipe. They are a fun and nutritious alternative to croutons! 

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 203kcal (10%), Carbohydrates: 12.9g (4%)

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is automatically calculated. It should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Kroll’s Korner can’t make any guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

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Anna Kate Goshko

My salads are always so blah. Will definitely try this one. Thank you!

Emily Bruno

Loved all the colors in this – so yummy, too!

Lauren Grant

Not only is this salad gorgeous, but it’s so delicious too! Love this, so perfect for winter.

Krissy Allori

This salad is so pretty and it tastes so good too!! I love the burst of flavor from the oranges.

Elaine

This is the way each salad should be – bright, healthy and absolutely delicious. I wonder if it would be any similar without arugula in it. Either way – it is a great recipe to keep handy.

Mirlene

I am on a hunt for blood oranges. This salad is making me want to look even harder. Perfect for the upcoming holiday.

Mahy

I thought I was the only enjoying blood oranges as much as you do. Love this recipe – it is just what I like to make when I want a good healthy salad!

Sharon

This Winter blood orange salad is just what the gloomy days of winter calls for.