Citrus Salad with Mint Sugar
Brighten up your table with this refreshing and vibrant Citrus Salad with Mint Sugar—a feast for the eyes and the taste buds! Featuring a medley of juicy oranges, grapefruits, lemons, and limes, this salad delivers a harmonious balance of tangy and sweet flavors. The fruits are artfully arranged and drizzled with golden honey before being topped with a fragrant homemade mint sugar, made by muddling fresh mint leaves with granulated sugar to release their zesty aromatics. A finishing pinch of salt elevates the dish, making each bite burst with balanced flavor. Perfect as a light appetizer or a palate-cleansing dessert, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, offering a refreshing and healthy way to indulge. Keywords: citrus salad, mint sugar, healthy dessert, no-cook recipe, vibrant fruit salad, refreshing appetizer.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 whole Oranges
- 2 whole Grapefruits
- 1 whole Lemons
- 1 whole Limes
- 10 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoons Honey
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
Peel the oranges, grapefruits, lemons, and limes, removing all the white pith to prevent bitterness.
Cut the peeled fruits into thin rounds or segments and arrange them on a serving platter in an overlapping pattern for a visually appealing presentation.
In a small bowl or mortar, combine the fresh mint leaves with the granulated sugar.
Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to crush the mint leaves into the sugar, releasing their aromatic oils. Continue until the sugar becomes fragrant and lightly green in color.
Drizzle the honey evenly over the citrus fruits on the platter.
Sprinkle the mint sugar generously over the entire salad, ensuring even coverage.
Finish with a small pinch of salt to enhance the flavors and balance the sweetness.
Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
546 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.3 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 148 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 142.7 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 110.4 g | ||
| Protein | 8.3 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 276 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1483 mg | 32% | |
*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.
