From sweet to savory, discover inspiration with these 11 Unique Blood Orange Recipes curated from top recipe creators.
I first fell for blood oranges last winter when my local grocery store carried them. My kids were immediately drawn to the dramatic color, and I quickly became a fan too. While they still taste distinctly like oranges, their berry-like undertones make them especially delicious.
Their vivid color practically demands something special. Last year I used them to create a Sticky Asian Blood Orange Chicken, a playful twist on classic orange chicken. When blood oranges returned to season, I refreshed that recipe and decided to put together a collection of standout blood orange dishes to spark your creativity in the kitchen.
Below are 11 Unique Blood Orange Recipes — from cocktails and salads to entrees and desserts — chosen to showcase how versatile and delightful this citrus can be.
11 Unique Blood Orange Recipes
Sticky Asian Blood Orange Chicken from Savor with Jennifer – A creative spin on Chinese takeout: chicken marinated and basted in a sweet, spicy, sticky sauce made with blood orange juice, garlic, ginger, chili, honey, and jalapeño. Bold, balanced, and deeply flavorful.
Apple Citrus Spinach Salad with Blood Orange Dressing from Peas and Crayons – A quick, vibrant salad with fruit, nuts, and cheese, finished with a bright homemade blood orange dressing that ties everything together.
Winter Citrus Butter Salmon from How Sweet Eats – Broiled salmon topped with herb butter and served alongside a vibrant winter citrus salsa. Elegant, simple, and perfect for citrus season.
Blood Orange-Turmeric Upside Down Pound Cake from Cooking on the Weekends – A striking dessert: a turmeric-infused pound cake topped with beautifully arranged blood orange slices. Unexpected, buttery, and visually impressive.
Blood Orange Margaritas from Vegan Huggs – Fresh-squeezed blood orange juice, agave nectar, and your favorite tequila combine for a simple, refreshing margarita that highlights the citrus.
Cajun Fish Tacos with Blood Orange Slaw from How Sweet Eats – Spicy Cajun fish paired with a crisp blood orange slaw and plenty of lime for a bright, fresh taco that’s ideal in cooler months too.
Blood Orange Parfaits with Dark Chocolate Chips & Pomegranate Arils from Home and Plate – A beautiful, lower-fat parfait that layers blood orange segments with yogurt, dark chocolate chips, and pomegranate arils. Works as a breakfast treat or a light dessert.
Arugula Salad with Fennel and Blood Oranges from Cooking with Curls – A light, refreshing salad where peppery arugula and crisp fennel meet sweet-tart blood oranges for a bright starter or light meal.
Blood Orange Avocado Crostini from Lively Table – Bite-sized crostini topped with avocado, blood orange slices, a drizzle of honey, and sea salt. A pretty, healthy appetizer that’s effortless to assemble.
Winter Sweet Citrus Salad with Pomegranate & Pistachios from Home and Plate – A mixed green salad layered with sweet citrus, crunchy pistachios, and pomegranate seeds, finished with a honey-champagne vinaigrette for a sweet-and-salty contrast.
Blood Orange-Rosemary Gin and Tonic from Burrata and Bubbles – A seasonal cocktail mixing freshly squeezed blood orange juice with a rosemary simple syrup for an aromatic and refreshing gin and tonic.
Blood Orange Cream Cheese Filled Chocolate Glazed Donuts from Running to the Kitchen – All the decadence of a filled donut, baked instead of fried, with a blood orange cream cheese filling and chocolate glaze. A delightful sweet treat.
Did one of these recipes spark your creativity? Leave a comment and share which dish you tried — I’d love to hear about your experience.
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