15 Savory Orange Recipes You Never Knew Craved Until Now
Oranges are not just your normal fruits, these healthy snacks can be used plenty ways. Instead of the usual orange ice pops and cupcakes, we bring you 15 recipes that brings out the savory side of oranges.
Get your Vitamin C from these zesty recipes!
Cranberry Orange Meatballs
Tart, sweet, and fruity while being gluten and lactose-free, these Cranberry Orange Meatballs are some of our best appetizers! Serve them as is or smoke them for an extra layer of aroma.
Get the Recipe: Cranberry Orange Meatballs.
Einkorn Salad with Radicchio & Oranges
This salad is perfect for winter when oranges are best in season, offering a sunny mix of flavors and textures. It can be served as a main dish or a side. The ancient grain salad is dressed with vinaigrette and garnished with pecans and pumpkin seeds.
Get the Recipe: Einkorn Salad with Radicchio & Oranges.
Homemade Orange Balsamic Salad Dressing
This orange balsamic salad dressing is easy to make and loaded with citrusy flavor. Add it to your rotation of tasty homemade salad dressing recipes.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Orange Balsamic Salad Dressing.
Asian Bean Salad Recipe with Orange Sesame Vinaigrette
This Asian bean salad recipe is a tasty twist on classic bean salad with fresh oranges and a tangy and sweet sesame dressing. A fantastic side dish or appetizer recipe you can make all year long.
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Orange Glazed Sweet Potatoes
These orange glazed sweet potatoes are an authentic taste of autumnal goodness. The bright citrus flavors from the orange juice are perfect with the potatoes’ natural sweetness. This is what makes this recipe both comforting and elegant.
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Citrus Salad (With Citrus Vinaigrette)
This bright and healthy Citrus Salad features a vibrant mix of fresh oranges and grapefruits, creating a colorful and refreshing dish. The juicy citrus segments are dressed in a zesty orange citrus vinaigrette, which enhances their natural sweetness while adding a tangy kick.
Get the Recipe: Citrus Salad (With Citrus Vinaigrette).
Bullhead with Citrus Salsa
Bullhead fish is a member of the catfish family. Usually having a mild, sweet flavor and a tender texture, bullhead tastes excellent when smoked. When smoking it, the taste can be overpowering, which is where citrus salsa comes in handy.
Get the Recipe: Bullhead with Citrus Salsa.
Orange Ginger Vinaigrette
Ditch store-bought dressings and enjoy the healthy goodness of homemade! Orange Ginger Dressing can be used almost anywhere you’d use a regular, classic vinaigrette but want to add a touch of bright, citrusy sunshine.
Get the Recipe: Orange Ginger Vinaigrette.
Fennel & Orange Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Sweet orange segments and thin slices of crunchy fennel drizzled in a tangy orange vinaigrette create a refreshing and vibrant winter salad. This seasonal dish offers a unique blend of flavors and textures, making it a perfect addition to your cold-weather menu.
Get the Recipe: Fennel & Orange Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette.
Orange Salad with Honeyed Hazelnuts
You will love this salad because it comes together easily, is made with all clean ingredients, and is naturally gluten-free– all while being crunchy, juicy, and just the right amount of naturally sweet!
Get the Recipe: Orange Salad with Honeyed Hazelnuts.
Wild turkey
We’ve all had turkey, but have you tried whole wild turkey? Many people fear it due to the risk of it being dry. This recipe uses many tricks to keep the bird moist and juicy through and through, citrus being one of them.
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Strawberry Mandarin Salad
Now, this is a fun salad! Fruits and veggies combine a medley of nutrients and delicious flavors in a bowl. Citrus salads are perfect to serve as a side dish to fish fry.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Mandarin Salad.
Orange & Honey Ricotta Toast
I scoffed a little when I heard of a honey ricotta toast. It sounded fine, “basically cream cheese with honey,” – but I really underestimated how good it is! Ricotta cheese makes for a perfect spread, while the drizzle of honey adds a lovely sweetness.
Get the Recipe: Orange & Honey Ricotta Toast.
Beet and Orange Salad Recipe
This beet and orange salad recipe is a bright, fresh, earthy salad with a sweet & tangy vinaigrette dressing. A beautiful side dish with tender beets, sliced oranges, goat cheese, and fresh cracked pepper.
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Orange Sesame Salmon Bites
These Orange Sesame Salmon Bites are the perfect mix of sweet, tangy, and savory! You won’t be able to resist. Plus, they are super easy to make and you probably have the glaze ingredients on hand.
Get the Recipe: Orange Sesame Salmon Bites.
