Side Dishes
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Spicy Squid with Long Leaf Cilantro with Florida Grapefruit
A refreshing grapefruit and seafood dish that's ready in a flash.
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Orange Couscous with Cinnamon Vinaigrette
Florida Department of Citrus "Back to the Grove Recipe" Contest Grand Prize Winning RecipeCourtesy of Kelly Boe from Whiteland, Indiana
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Ham-Citrus-Veggie Salad
A creamy, citrus-infused dressing crowns this superb salad.
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Grapefruit-Crab Salad
This rendition of Crab Louis makes a first-class lunch or light supper entree.
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Black Bean and Orange Salad
Florida Citrus: Healthy. Pure & Simple.® Recipe Contest Grand Prize WinnerCourtesy of Louise Kline from Fort Myers, FL
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Grapefruit Slaw
Serve this slaw as a side dish, or spoon it on grilled hot dogs for a refreshing spin on the traditional "dog."
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Fruit Skewers with Orange Dip
Get your kids into the kitchen with these fun and colorful Florida citrus fruit skewers - and they're great for dipping.
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Orange-Zucchini Pasta
Serve this intriguing side dish with broiled beef patties, chicken or steak.
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Quick Sweet-Sour Cabbage
What could be faster than starting with cabbage that's already shredded and steaming it in a tasty Florida orange juice sauce!
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Skillet Sweet Potatoes
Give traditional candied sweet potatoes a new twist with snappy orange flavor and a speedy skillet method.
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Asparagus Stir Fry with Grapefruit and Almonds
This fresh take on asparagus is quick, easy and delicious. Try it as a side for grilled salmon, roasted chicken or pork tenderloin, or toss it over couscous for a modern addition to a salad buffet.
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Orange Pecan Rice
Florida Citrus: Healthy. Pure & Simple.® Recipe Contest Third Prize WinnerCourtesy of Dinah Richardson from Lakeland, FL
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Grapefruit and Buffalo Ricotta Salad
This healthy salad makes an interesting starter or a great addition to summer barbecues. The croutons and dressing can be made in advance, and then the salad can be assembled in seconds.
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Sweet and Sour Chicken Meatballs with Grapefruit
Grapefruit lends tang to this exotic twist on a family favorite.
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Caramelized Fruit Platter
A beautiful arrangement of sliced Florida grapefruit and oranges is topped with a drizzle of caramelized sugar – a refreshing treat after any meal!
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Hot Crab Dip
Pita chips are great dippers for this scrumptious dip. To make the chips, cut four pita rounds in half horizontally, and cut each half into 6 wedges. Place in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in a 350 degree oven 8 to 10 minutes.
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Five-Spice Appetizer Meatballs
Turn these miniature meatballs into a main dish by spooning several meatballs and sauce over hot cooked rice or noodles.
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Butternut Squash Soup with Orange Croutons
This is a great recipe for cool fall days.