Citrus Salad
Bright, refreshing, and effortlessly elegant, this Citrus Salad is a vibrant celebration of color and flavor! Featuring an irresistible medley of navel oranges, grapefruit, blood oranges, and lime, this fruit-forward dish is elevated with a drizzle of honey-olive oil dressing and a sprinkling of fresh mint leaves. Pomegranate seeds and toasted pistachios add the perfect crunch and a pop of sweetness, making every bite a delightful contrast of textures. Perfect as a light appetizer, side dish, or even a healthy dessert, this quick and easy salad is ready in just 15 minutes and brimming with antioxidants and zesty goodness. Whether you're looking for a stunning dish to impress guests or a simple yet nutritious recipe to savor solo, this Citrus Salad is a must-try! Keywords: citrus salad, refreshing salad, healthy recipes, fruit salad, easy appetizer, vibrant side dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole navel orange
- 2 whole grapefruit
- 1 whole blood orange
- 1 whole lime
- 10 leaves fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup pomegranate seeds
- 0.25 cup toasted pistachios
Instructions
Peel the navel oranges, grapefruit, blood orange, and lime, removing as much of the white pith as possible.
Slice the citrus fruits crosswise into thin rounds and remove any seeds. Arrange the slices on a platter in an overlapping pattern for visual appeal.
Roughly chop the fresh mint leaves and sprinkle them over the citrus slices.
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, extra virgin olive oil, and salt until combined. Drizzle this dressing evenly over the citrus fruits.
Scatter pomegranate seeds and toasted pistachios over the salad for added texture and flavor.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
966 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.5 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 596 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 184.6 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.0 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 127.1 g | ||
| Protein | 16.7 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 382 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 2134 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
