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Blood Orange, Avocado and Baby Kale Salad

March 15, 2015 by Mary 14 Comments

As many of you know, I LOVE salads. I eat one for lunch almost every single day. I really believe that it’s important to eat some raw fruits and vegetables daily. And I adore blood oranges. Their season is NOW so try to go out and buy some and make this Blood Orange, Avocado and Baby Kale Salad. It’s so simple, refreshing, and truly delicious.

Blood oranges always remind me of Italy – a beloved place for my whole family. My husband worked with the largest Italian shoe manufacturer, the Soldinis, in the early years of our marriage, running the women’s division for North America. (Boy did I have a shoe collection then!) He came back from trips there and always remarked how they often had fruit for dessert and that the Italians were deft at eating it with a knife and fork! The first time I ever tasted a blood orange was in Italy – when I would go on trips as the “wife” – not working myself. Then our oldest son chose to be in Italy for his university semester abroad. And as luck would have it, the University of Rochester had their Italian branch in Arezzo, Tuscany, exactly the same city where we spent the most amount of our time, since the Soldinis lived there.

While our oldest was there in school, we made a family trip to visit and of course got in touch with the Soldinis, and they invited all of us to their home for a traditional Sunday lunch. Elita served a 12 course meal! This lunch lasted from noon to past 4 pm. She made everything – all so delicious. I remember at least three different meat courses, soup, two different pastas, salad, vegetables, on and on, it was a feast. And I kept on asking to help her and she kept refusing, but finally I insisted. She did have a woman helping get things out of the kitchen but everything else she did. It was such an amazing memorable time for food and conversation. Rossano was around when our oldest was born and now here we were all together again, all grown, on their turf. And yes, we did have fruit for dessert, served with a knife and fork. 

Here’s the salad – not really a recipe – just a great combination of ingredients put together. Make it with LOVE and enjoyBlood orange, Avocado and baby kale salad on a white plate..

BLOOD ORANGE, AVOCADO AND BABY KALE SALAD – serves 2

2 handfuls of baby kale greens – washed and dried
1 ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
2 blood oranges, peeled with a sharp knife and sliced
2 scallions, sliced, white and light green parts only
Finest extra virgin olive oil you can find – I used Harmonian Kalamata olive oil from our fall MARY’s secret ingredients box
Salt
Pepper, fresh ground

Slice the ends off of the oranges and hold one flat and firm, cut side down, on a cutting board while slicing the peel and pith off with a sharp knife. Roll the orange over and slice into 4 slices.

Place a handful of baby kale on each plate. Put alternating slices of avocado and blood orange on top of the kale. Top with sliced scallions. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Drizzle some olive oil on top. No need for any vinegar as you have the citrus with the oranges. Enjoy!

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  1. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    March 16, 2015 at 1:28 AM

    That’s such a lovely memory and an even more special salad. Summertime I eat salads and wintertime I eat soup.

    Fruit and cheese is even a dessert here too.
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  2. Raymund says

    March 16, 2015 at 3:00 PM

    This is a nice salad and definitely a healthy one, I love avocadoes and oranges, so nice you combined it in one plate
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  3. cheri says

    March 16, 2015 at 7:38 PM

    What a wonderful story, I try and enjoy a salad at least once every day too, love blood oranges.
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  4. Amanda says

    March 17, 2015 at 1:12 AM

    Mary Frances, this is beautiful! I love all of the ingredients in this salad and was attracted by the beautiful colors. I must make this now!

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  5. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    March 17, 2015 at 7:53 AM

    Ahh la dolce vita or the sweet life! It sounds like you have some wonderful memories of Italy there. Blood oranges always remind me of Italy too!
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  6. Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says

    March 17, 2015 at 9:43 PM

    I have never had blood oranges, but I have to admit, every time I see them, I’m taken by the gorgeous color and how juicy they look! I need to try them – and they sound perfect topping a salad!

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  7. John@Kitchen Riffs says

    March 18, 2015 at 4:52 PM

    Such a nice post! What a great time you must have had. Great salad, too, and this is perfect for the time of year — we still have really good citrus, and are starting to see some local greens in our market. Thanks for this.
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  8. The Squishy Monster says

    March 19, 2015 at 11:04 AM

    Would you believe I’ve never had baby kale before? I love kale in my daily smoothies but have yet to enjoy its baby variety. I will have to try it soon and in this salad, for sure!
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  9. Cathleen @ A Taste Of Madness says

    March 19, 2015 at 8:28 PM

    I need to be eating more salads. This looks so good!
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  10. Barbara @ Barbara Bakes says

    March 20, 2015 at 6:42 PM

    What a great salad. A wonderful contrast of colors, textures and flavors.
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  11. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

    March 22, 2015 at 11:00 AM

    I love blood oranges! This is an amazing salad.
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  12. Holly | Beyond Kimchee says

    March 22, 2015 at 10:39 PM

    I love the simpleness of this salad. The avocado and blood orange combination is great. Pretty on a plate as well.
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  13. Mila says

    March 26, 2015 at 10:29 AM

    Healthy and beautiful salad! Love it! 🙂
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  14. Bam's Kitchen says

    April 15, 2015 at 8:47 PM

    Gorgeous salad Mary, love the simple list of ingredients and all my favourites. Wishing you a super week. Take Care, BAM
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