5 from 9 votes
Citrus Kale Salad with Blood Orange Vinaigrette
This Citrus Kale Salad with Blood Orange Vinaigrette is a healthy and refreshing winter detox salad. After an indulgent holiday, this is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken and get some much needed nutrients between all the crazy holiday eating!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Servings
Calories:
347 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For The Salad:
- 1 bunch kale ribs removed and leaves torn into pieces (about 6 cups, bunch
- 8 ounces chicken cut into bite sized pieces, cooked, or turkey
- 1 persimmon thinly sliced into half moons
- 1 mandarin orange peeled and separated into wedges
- 4 ounces soft goat cheese chevre
- 2-4 ounces walnut raw
For Blood Orange Vinaigrette:
- 1/3 cup blood orange freshly squeezed juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- blood orange zest of one
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon shallot finely diced
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients for blood orange vinaigrette to a mason jar, tightly seal lid and shake until fully combine (or you can just whisk it together).
- Add the torn kale to a large salad bowl. Pour a few tablespoons of the dressing over the kale, then massage the dressing into the kale for a few minutes. Allow to sit while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
- To assemble salad, add the rest of the salad ingredients to the salad bowl, toss to combine. Top with more dressing or serve with dressing on the side.
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Notes
- This is a great recipe for leftover chicken or turkey! It is also a great use for a store bought rotisserie chicken.
- If you can't find blood oranges, regular oranges should work.
- This would also make a great side salad and a vegetarian option just by leaving out the chicken.
Nutrition Information
Calories
347kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
161mg
(7%)
Potassium
441mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
3755IU
(75%)
Vitamin C
56.7mg
(63%)
Calcium
123mg
(12%)
Iron
2.1mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 347
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 347kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 161mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 441mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 3755IU | 75% |
| Vitamin C | 56.7mg | 63% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.