Winter Greens & Citrus Salad

Name: Winter Greens & Citrus Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 c. cubed sourdough bread; 3 tbsp. olive oil; 2 tsp. fresh rosemary, minced; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 oz. Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup); 1/4 c. fresh orange juice; 1/4 c. olive oil; 1 tbsp. Dijon; 1 tbsp. Champagne vinegar; 1 tbsp. pure maple syrup; 12 oz. assorted hardy greens (such as kale, collards, and chard), stems removed and sliced into ribbons; 1/2 c. toasted pine nuts; 2 small shallots, thinly sliced; 4 Cara Cara oranges, peeled and pith removed, and segmented

Rosemary-Parmesan croutons give this simple salad serious flavor and crunch.

By Christopher MichelPublished: Nov 4, 2021

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Becky Stayner

Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

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Ingredients

For Croutons:

4 cups cubed sourdough bread
3 Tbsp. olive oil
2 tsp. fresh rosemary, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 oz. Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup)

For Dressing:

1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 Tbsp. Dijon
1 Tbsp. Champagne vinegar
1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup

For Salad:

12 oz. assorted hardy greens (such as kale, collards, and chard), stems removed and sliced into ribbons
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
2 small shallots, thinly sliced
4 Cara Cara oranges, peeled and pith removed, and segmented

Directions

1. Step 1Make croutons: Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss together bread, oil, and rosemary on a large rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, stirring halfway through, until golden brown, 14 to 16 minutes. Cool completely.
2. Step 2Make dressing: Whisk together orange juice, oil, mustard, vinegar, and maple syrup in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Step 3Make salad: Add greens to dressing and use hands to massage greens until starting to soften. Add nuts, shallots, oranges, and croutons, and toss to combine.