Description
Refreshing citrus salad brings Mediterranean sunshine to your plate, combining tangy oranges, juicy grapefruits, and zesty lemons. Crisp greens and light olive oil dressing create a perfectly balanced, nutrient-packed dish you’ll crave on warm summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
Citrus Fruits:
- 2 navel oranges, peeled and sliced
- 2 blood oranges, peeled and sliced
- 1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented
Salad Components:
- 4.5 cups (1080 milliliters) mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or butter lettuce)
- 1 large avocado, sliced (optional)
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) pomegranate seeds
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) chopped fresh mint leaves
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Carefully peel and segment citrus fruits, meticulously removing seeds and creating uniform, bite-sized pieces including oranges, blood oranges, and grapefruit.
- Delicately slice red onion into translucent, whisper-thin rounds to ensure gentle flavor distribution.
- Prepare avocado by halving, removing pit, and cutting into elegant, fan-like wedges.
- Construct a vibrant base layer using crisp mixed greens on a spacious serving platter.
- Artfully arrange citrus segments across the greens, creating a colorful, geometric pattern.
- Strategically scatter red onion slices and avocado wedges throughout the salad landscape.
- Craft a harmonious vinaigrette by whisking olive oil, honey, freshly squeezed lime juice, and Dijon mustard until emulsified and glossy.
- Gently drizzle the dressing, allowing it to cascade gracefully over the salad’s surface.
- Elevate the dish by garnishing with fragrant mint leaves and optional textural elements like crumbled feta, tangy goat cheese, or toasted almonds.
- Serve immediately to preserve the salad’s crisp textures and vibrant flavors.
Notes
- Select citrus fruits at peak ripeness for maximum flavor and juiciness, choosing varieties with vibrant colors and firm texture.
- Use a sharp serrated knife to remove citrus membranes cleanly, ensuring neat and beautiful citrus segments without bitter pith.
- Chill ingredients before assembling to keep the salad crisp and refreshing, especially during warm weather.
- Substitute honey with agave nectar for a vegan-friendly option, maintaining the dressing’s sweet balance while accommodating different dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg