Name: Collard Greens Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 4 c fresh collard greens (trimmed and chopped); 1/4 red onion (halved and sliced thin); 1 orange (sliced); 1 avocado (peeled and sliced); 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 c extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 c orange juice; 1/4 c fresh parsley leaves (finely minced); 2 tbsp white wine vinegar; 2 tsp orange zest; 2 tsp honey; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp white pepper

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This Collard Greens Salad with Orange Vinaigrette is a fresh and vibrant dish packing a ton of deliciousness.

dish filled with chopped collard greens and avocado

Happy Black History Month, good people! This year I have the privilege of contributing to the 4th Annual Black History Month Virtual Potluck! BHM Virtual potluck connects a group the top Black food bloggers to bring you a smorgasbord of African American Heritage recipes. As a contributor, I’m sharing a collard greens salad recipe in accord with this year’s vegetarian/vegan theme.

Be sure to try more BHM potluck recipes from amazing cooks at the end of the post!

My family kicked off the new year with meatless January so, I’ve been in the kitchen working harder than ever creating new ways to eat what we like minus the meat. One of those creations is this amazingly delicious orange vinaigrette that we pour generously over a freshly chopped collard greens, thinly sliced red onion, and beautiful slices of avocado. It’s one of those refreshingly satisfying recipes that you feel good about devouring.

Orange Vinaigrette Dressing

To make the vinaigrette you’ll need a base of liquid and oil. I’m using a quality brand of extra virgin olive oil and orange juice. You will also need:

White wine vinegar– You can substitute white wine vinegar with apple cider vinegar if you don’t have it but the white wine has a nice mellow flavor that won’t peak through the other flavors too much.

Fresh parsley– Using fresh parsley is an important part of the taste of this dressing. I don’t recommend substituting the fresh parsley but a teaspoon of dried parsley may work in a pinch.

Honey

Orange zest

White pepper and kosher salt to taste

How to make orange vinaigrette:

Add all of the ingredients minus the parsley to a food processor and blend until slightly creamy. Pour the dressing into a lidded jar with the minced parsley and shake it well. Allow the dressing to chill in the fridge until ready for use.

How to build a Collard Greens Chopped Salad

Roughly chop trimmed collard green leaves into bite-sized pieces. For a tutorial on properly preparing fresh collards, check out the post HERE. Place the chopped leaves in a serving dish. Drizzle with a little olive oil and a pinch of salt and massage it into the collards.

collard green salad being tossed with orange vinaigrette

Top with thin slices of red onion and avocado. Serve the salad tossed with orange vinaigrette or on the side.

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Collard Greens Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

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This collard greens chopped salad with orange vinaigrette is a fresh and vibrant dish packing a ton of deliciousness. Serve the salad tossed with orange vinaigrette or on the side.

Prep Time:15 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Ingredients

4 c fresh collard greens trimmed and chopped
1/4 red onion halved and sliced thin
1 orange sliced
1 avocado peeled and sliced
1 tbsp olive oil

Dressing

1/2 c extra virgin olive oil
1/4 c orange juice
1/4 c fresh parsley leaves finely minced
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tsp orange zest
2 tsp honey
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp white pepper

Instructions

To make the dressing, add all of the dressing ingredients except the fresh parsley to a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth. Pour the dressing into a jar with a lid and add the dressing, giving it a really good shake.
Place collards in a serving dish and massage with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Layer the collards with red onion and avocado. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss. The dressing may be served on the side as well.