Blood Orange and Red Onion Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
5%
Blood Orange and Red Onion Salad
40 min.
4
68kcal

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Blood Orange and Red Onion Salad: A Vibrant, Vegan-Friendly Side Dish

If you're on the lookout for a refreshing, vibrant side dish that's not only vegan and gluten-free but also bursts with the unique flavors of blood oranges and red onions, then this Blood Orange and Red Onion Salad is perfect for you. This salad is not just a meal addition; it's a conversation starter, thanks to its stunning color and delightful taste. Ready in just 40 minutes, it's perfect for those busy weeknights or as a stunning appetizer for your next dinner party.

This salad is more than just visually appealing; it's packed with health benefits. The blood oranges, rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, combined with the red onions, which are linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, make this dish a nutritious choice. The addition of mint adds a refreshing note, while the hint of heat from the Thai bird's eye chile brings everything to life.

With only 68 calories per serving, this salad is ideal for those watching their calorie intake. It's versatile enough to be served as a side dish, an antipasti, a starter, or even a snack. The best part? It's incredibly easy to make. All you need is a bowl, a cutting board, and your fresh ingredients. So, why not elevate your next meal with this beautiful, flavor-packed salad?

Ingredients

  •  thai chile thinly sliced
  •  blood oranges 
  • sprigs mint leaves fresh cut into a chiffonade
  •  ruby grapefruit red
  • servings kosher salt 
  • tablespoon olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 0.5 small onion red julienned

Equipment

  • bowl
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Over a small bowl, supreme the blood oranges: Start by removing the top and bottom of the oranges, then place one of the flat ends of the orange on your cutting board and cut the skin off the outside while preserving the round shape. Be sure to remove all of the white pith. Pick the orange up and cut each section out of the orange in between the membranes. You will have lovely tender sections of the orange without any of the white membranes. You will be left with a "skeleton" of the orange. Squeeze the remaining juice out of the skeleton into the bowl. Repeat with the grapefruit and halve the segments.
  2. Toss the onions and chile into the bowl with the fruit and juice and season with a pinch of salt and the olive oil.
  3. Let sit for at least 20 to 30 minutes. Stir in the mint right before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories68kcal
Protein4.2%
Fat44.99%
Carbs50.81%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.63
Glycemic Load
2.07
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
3.9347826294277%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.23mg
Hesperetin
2.95mg
Naringenin
21.57mg
Apigenin
0.06mg
Luteolin
0.52mg
Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.11mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
3.15mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:67.68kcal
3.38%
Fat:3.62g
5.57%
Saturated Fat:0.51g
3.16%
Carbohydrates:9.2g
3.07%
Net Carbohydrates:7.67g
2.79%
Sugar:5.77g
6.41%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:194.7mg
8.47%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.76g
1.52%
Vitamin C:27.45mg
33.27%
Vitamin A:770.16IU
15.4%
Fiber:1.52g
6.09%
Vitamin E:0.61mg
4.06%
Potassium:127.64mg
3.65%
Folate:14.56µg
3.64%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.9%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.84%
Calcium:22.7mg
2.27%
Manganese:0.04mg
2.24%
Magnesium:8.68mg
2.17%
Vitamin K:2.27µg
2.16%
Vitamin B5:0.21mg
2.05%
Phosphorus:17.32mg
1.73%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.73%
Copper:0.03mg
1.67%