Have you had the chance to try an Opal Apple yet? They are a cross between Golden Delicious and Topaz Apples and they are pretty wonderful. Crispy and sweet, with a tartness that you notice after the sweetness, they are perfect apples to hold their own in this surprisingly yummy Blood Orange Salad with Salami.
Blood Orange Salad with Salami and Opal Apples

Enjoy the savory flavors of salami with the sweetness from the opal apples, tomatoes and blood oranges. The combination is pleasing.
If you’ve been trying to up your salad game, you really need to give this one a try. It has a little of everything and the combination of flavors is so much fun, you won’t even think of complaining about “salad boredom”.
In fact, there are so many wonderful, flavorful bites, you might find that the salad dressing is completely optional.
Fresh fruits and veggies is a fantastic way to welcome in the spring with fresh greens.
This salad recipe is the perfect way to make use of some delicious winter citrus. You might just be surprised how quickly it disappears!
Ingredients you need to make Blood Orange Salad with Salami
- 1 opal apple; sliced
- 1 blood orange; peeled
- 10 heirloom grape tomatoes
- 1 cup spring salad mix
- 10 red holiday grapes
- 10 slices dry aged salami
How to make Blood Orange Salad with Salami and Apples
- Slice apple and peel the orange.
The great thing about Opal Apples is that they aren’t likely to brown quickly when you slice them. So if you need to make this salad a bit ahead of time, that gives you a bit of time.
- Wash and place salad into a plate or bowl.
- Top with opal apple slices, blood orange slices, grapes, and tomatoes.
- Layer with salami and top with dressing of choice.
Enjoy this salad along with these recipes:
- Lemon Roasted Chicken Thighs
- Roasted Artichoke and Mozzarella Salad
- Lemony Prawn and Pea Risotto
- Open Faced Grilled Veggie Panini Sandwiches
- Honey Garlic Steak Bites
- Orange Rosemary Roasted Cornish Hens

Enjoy savory slices of salami with sweet slices of blood orange and opal apples in this delicious salad recipe.
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Blood Orange Salad With Salami
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Salad Plate or Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 Opal Apple Sliced
- 1 Blood Orange Peeled
- 10 Heirloom Grape Tomatoes
- 1 cup Spring Salad Mix
- 10 Red Holiday Grapes
- 10 slices Dry Aged Salami
Instructions
- Slice apple and peel the orange.
- Wash and place salad into a plate or bowl.
- Top with opal apple slices, blood orange slices, grapes, and tomatoes.
- Layer with salami and top with dressing of choice.
Notes
Maryke says
Now this was a great salad! It had so much flavor, and I loved the sweet and savory combination with the salami and the apples.