Winter Salad with Kale and Oranges

This winter salad features cara cara or blood oranges, kale, and spinach topped with an easy homemade vinaigrette.

One thing I have been trying to be better about is eating seasonally. Don’t get me wrong, I am thankful to live in a world that we can get strawberries year round, but there is something to be said about eating produce that is in peak season. So, when I saw these Blood Oranges and Cara Cara in my local grocery store I knew I needed to snag them up. These two particular oranges can only be found in the winter months and pair beautifully with kale and spinach.

Ingredients

• Kale – this is a really great green that holds up well in salads
• Spinach – another great in season green
• Oranges – I used Blood Oranges and Cara Cara Oranges. Blood oranges have a beautiful deep red orange color while the Cara Cara oranges have a pink orange color to them (almost grapefruit color)
• Parmesan – adds a nuttiness to the salad
• Pecans – optional but adds an extra crunch to the salad
• Vinaigrette – honey, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and orange juice creates the best combination for this salad.

Instructions

• Combine all the dressing ingredients in a jar and mix to combine. Set aside. 
• Peel and cut the oranges. If using blood or cara cara oranges slicing them will review the beautiful colors much better than peeling alone. 
• Remove the kale from the tough ribs and chop into small pieces. 
• In a large bowl combine all the salad ingredients. Top with dressing and mix to combine. 
• Top with additional parmesan and oranges if desired. 

Can I make this salad ahead of time?

Yes!! Kale and spinach hold up really well in this salad. I love to make a huge batch and eat it the next few days.

Can I make this with other oranges?

Absolutely! If you can’t find blood or cara cara oranges you can substitute in any other orange that you can find!

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