Best 10 Blood Orange Salad With Caramel Dressing Recipes

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In the realm of culinary creativity, the combination of blood oranges and caramel dressing has emerged as a true masterpiece. This tantalizing salad offers a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors that will awaken your senses and leave you craving more. With its vibrant hues of crimson and amber, this dish is a feast for the eyes, while the burst of citrus and the velvety smoothness of the caramel dressing create a harmonious balance that will delight your palate. So, let's embark on a journey to discover the best recipe for this exquisite salad, where blood oranges take center stage and caramel dressing plays a supporting role, elevating this dish to a whole new level of culinary excellence.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

BLOOD ORANGE SALAD WITH CARAMEL DRESSING



Blood Orange Salad with Caramel Dressing image

This salad's fresh and contrasting flavors will awaken your taste buds.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Arugula Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups arugula
2 chilled blood oranges, peeled and sliced
¼ small chilled red grapefruit, peeled and segmented
2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon caramel syrup (such as Hershey's®)
¼ teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Divide arugula evenly between 2 plates. Place blood orange slices and red grapefruit segments on the arugula and sprinkle pomegranate seeds on top.
  • Combine balsamic vinegar, caramel syrup, and sesame oil in a cup; mix to combine. Drizzle dressing over salads. Garnish each salad with almond slices and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 12.3 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

ENDIVE SALAD WITH CANDIED WALNUTS, ORANGE CARAMEL DRESSING AND BLUE CHEESE



Endive Salad with Candied Walnuts, Orange Caramel Dressing and Blue Cheese image

You can use a lot of oranges for this recipe: Minneolas, tangerines, navels. You can also use tangerines if you prefer - whatever looks best at the supermarket. This is fun because you candy the nuts and clean the caramel off the pan by using it to make a tasty dressing. The sweetness is so good with the walnuts and bitter greens. Use endive, chicory, escarole, radicchio or whatever other bitter greens are good. Want to be dairy-free? Simply omit the blue cheese.

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup walnut halves
Kosher salt or flaky sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Nonstick cooking spray
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 large oranges, 1 juiced (about 1/4 cup) and 1 peeled and supremed
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 large yellow endives, leaves separated
1 small head radicchio, leaves separated
3/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
10 to 12 sprigs flat-leaf parsley, stemmed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Arrange the walnuts on a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and place in the center of the oven. Toast until the nuts are golden brown, really toasted, 5 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Spray a parchment paper-lined baking sheet with nonstick spray. In a large saute pan, heat the sugar over medium heat until it melts and turns a light amber color, 5 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle the walnuts in a single layer over the caramel. Spray a rubber spatula with nonstick spray and stir the nuts, quickly but carefully, to coat with the caramel. Transfer the nuts from the pan onto the prepared baking sheet, sprinkling the nuts so they separate as they land on the parchment. Season with salt.
  • To the pan with the residual caramel, add the vinegar and orange juice. Warm the pan, whisking until the caramel, vinegar and orange juice are well combined. Remove from the heat. Whisk in the mustard and oil. Adjust the seasoning.
  • Arrange the endive and radicchio leaves in a single layer on a family-style large platter. Intersperse the orange segments and walnuts with the endive and radicchio. Season with salt to taste. Drizzle with all of the dressing. Top with the blue cheese and parsley. Serve immediately.

BLOOD ORANGE SALAD



Blood Orange Salad image

This is a salad created to really let blood oranges shine, both visually and flavour wise. Fennel is lightly dressed with just vinegar and olive oil because the idea here is that the juice from the blood oranges acts like a dressing. I couldn't resist using some of the vibrant ruby red juice to make a small amount of Blood Orange Dressing which I drizzle over just before serving. It looks great, and adds extra flavour!I also like that this salad requires very little salt - the natural sweetness from the oranges carries it.

Provided by Nagi

Categories     Salad

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 red onion (, finely sliced or shaved using mandolin 1 mm thick (~1/2 cup))
1/2 tsp white sugar
6 tbsp white wine vinegar ((for pickling and dressing))
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp kosher / cooking salt ((Note 3))
1/8 tsp pepper
3 blood oranges ((Note 1))
1 fennel (, medium, finely sliced or shaved using mandolin 1 mm (4 packed cups, Note 2))
1/4 cup parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Lightly pickle onion: Mix sugar and vinegar, then add onion and set aside for 15 minutes to lightly pickle (vinegar should just about cover onion). Drain, reserve pickling vinegar.
  • Slice oranges, reserve juice: Cut rind from oranges, then slice into rounds. Reserve all juice on cutting board - you want around 2 teaspoons (if you're short, sacrifice a slice or two).
  • Blood Orange Drizzle Dressing: Measure out 2 tsp pickling vinegar, shake/whisk with the reserved 2 tsp juice, 2 tbsp EVOO with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Lightly dress fennel: Toss fennel in 1 tbsp onion pickling juice, remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper.
  • Assembling: Place 1/2 orange rounds on plate. Pile over 2/3 the fennel, litter with onion, parsley, place half remaining orange slices on top. Top with remaining fennel, oranges then onion. Sprinkle with parsley leaves. Just before serving, drizzle over the Blood Orange Dressing, mainly on the oranges so it doesn't stain the fennel too much. Serve immediately!

BLOOD ORANGE VINAIGRETTE



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The sweet tang from blood oranges makes a beautiful vinaigrette. Toss it over your favorite greens, some fresh slices of blood orange, and a few candied nuts for an amazing salad.

Provided by CJ

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup olive oil
⅓ cup blood orange juice
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine olive oil, blood orange juice, red wine vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper in a blender. Process until well combined and smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fat 13.6 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 44.2 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

BLOOD ORANGE SALAD WITH CARAMEL DRESSING



Blood Orange Salad with Caramel Dressing image

This salad's fresh and contrasting flavors will awaken your taste buds.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Arugula Salad

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups arugula
2 chilled blood oranges, peeled and sliced
¼ small chilled red grapefruit, peeled and segmented
2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon caramel syrup (such as Hershey's®)
¼ teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Divide arugula evenly between 2 plates. Place blood orange slices and red grapefruit segments on the arugula and sprinkle pomegranate seeds on top.
  • Combine balsamic vinegar, caramel syrup, and sesame oil in a cup; mix to combine. Drizzle dressing over salads. Garnish each salad with almond slices and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 12.3 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

BLOOD ORANGE SALAD WITH CARAMEL DRESSING



Blood Orange Salad with Caramel Dressing image

This salad's fresh and contrasting flavors will awaken your taste buds.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Arugula Salad

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups arugula
2 chilled blood oranges, peeled and sliced
¼ small chilled red grapefruit, peeled and segmented
2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon caramel syrup (such as Hershey's®)
¼ teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Divide arugula evenly between 2 plates. Place blood orange slices and red grapefruit segments on the arugula and sprinkle pomegranate seeds on top.
  • Combine balsamic vinegar, caramel syrup, and sesame oil in a cup; mix to combine. Drizzle dressing over salads. Garnish each salad with almond slices and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 12.3 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

BLOOD ORANGE CAPRESE SALAD



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A colorful twist on the classic caprese salad of mozzarella, basil and tomato, this one uses blood oranges in place of the tomato and is flavored with pomegranate instead of basil.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings (2/3 cup dressing).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup pomegranate juice
2/3 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
6 lettuce leaves
4 medium blood oranges, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch slices
6 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the pomegranate juice, sugar and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Remove from the heat. Stir in brown sugar. Cool to room temperature., Line six salad plates with lettuce; top with orange and cheese slices. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon oil and 2 teaspoons pomegranate syrup (save remaining syrup for another use). Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

SICILIAN-INSPIRED BLOOD ORANGE SALAD FOR 2



Sicilian-Inspired Blood Orange Salad for 2 image

Tinkered and rearranged from a recipe found on apartmenttherapy.com. I also toyed with the thought of roasting the oranges (or {pan} grilling} and red onions but alas ran out of time, my fine foodie friends! Enjoying the seasonal specialty oranges available at the store *while I still have time*! PS I toasted the pistachios with the cumin seeds.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 18m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 -3 cups mixed greens (or any seasonal greens)
2 -3 blood oranges, peeled and cut into segments
1/2 small red onion, cut as thinly as possible
2 -3 tablespoons of fresh mint, julienned and a few leaves torn
1/4 cup pecorino romano cheese (originally the cheese called for was feta but I subbed pecorino romano)
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (I think dark balsamic would be good, too!)
1 -2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
2 tablespoons pistachios, lightly crushed
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Place the orange segments in a large non-reactive bowl and stir in onions. Set aside.
  • In a small skillet, heat the olive oil on medium.
  • Add the cumin seeds and cook until the cumin seeds pop slightly and a lovely fragrance emits from the pan. Lower the heat if the seeds appear to be cooking too quickly.
  • Add vinegar to the pan and swirl to mix. Season with salt and pepper and toss all over the citrus and greens.
  • When plating, add mint and pistachios to the tops of each portion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.3, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 4.1, Carbohydrate 19.9, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 13.6, Protein 3.3

BLOOD-ORANGE SALAD



Blood-Orange Salad image

Provided by Oliver Schwaner-Albright

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, salads and dressings

Time 1h10m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 blood oranges, peel and pith removed
Pinch red pepper flakes
Salt
1/2 cup fruity olive oil

Steps:

  • Halve the oranges crosswise and break apart the sections into a bowl, trying not to press out too much juice. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Just before serving, toss the oranges with red pepper flakes and a pinch of salt, enough for both seasonings to be tasted. Divide among six plates and drizzle with olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 282, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 651 milligrams, Sugar 25 grams

CARA CARA AND BLOOD-ORANGE SALAD WITH RICOTTA SALATA



Cara Cara and Blood-Orange Salad with Ricotta Salata image

Blood oranges bring an earthy tartness, whereas Cara Caras offer a sweeter spin. Juicy and refreshing, both are the perfect match to the salty cheese and mixed greens. Recipes reprinted from CITRUS: SWEET AND SAVORY SUN-KISSED RECIPES. Copyright © 2015 by Valerie Aikman-Smith. Photos © 2015 by Victoria Pearson. Published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 Cara Cara oranges
3 blood oranges, plus juice of 1 more blood orange
4 cups mixed salad greens, such as arugula and mizuna
6 ounces ricotta salata, crumbled
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • To peel oranges, using a sharp knife, cut a thin slice off both ends of fruit to reveal flesh and stand fruit upright. Then, following curve of fruit, cut downward to remove peel and white pith, rotating fruit as you work, until all of peel and pith is cut away.
  • Reserve peels for another use. Thinly slice oranges crosswise.
  • Arrange orange slices in a shallow serving bowl. Top with salad greens and sprinkle with ricotta salata.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together blood-orange juice and oil until blended, then drizzle over salad. Sprinkle with pepper, toss gently, and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • To select the best blood oranges, look for ones that are deep in color and feel heavy for their size.
  • Use a sharp knife to segment the oranges, working over a bowl to catch the juices.
  • If you don't have balsamic vinegar, you can substitute red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
  • For a sweeter dressing, add an extra tablespoon of honey or maple syrup.
  • If you want a more tart dressing, add an extra tablespoon of lemon juice.
  • For a creamy dressing, whisk in a tablespoon of Greek yogurt or sour cream.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, assemble it and then cover it with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
  • Serve the salad immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Conclusion:

Blood orange salad with caramel dressing is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet, tart, and slightly bitter flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. The salad is also very easy to make, and it can be made ahead of time, making it a great option for busy weeknights.

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