Maple Citrus Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and refreshing Maple Citrus Salad, a perfect blend of tangy, sweet, and earthy flavors that celebrate the best of fresh, seasonal ingredients. This quick, no-cook recipe combines tender mixed greens, juicy orange and grapefruit slices, bursts of pomegranate seeds, and the irresistible crunch of toasted pecans. Drizzled with a light, homemade maple-citrus vinaigrette and topped with creamy crumbled feta and fragrant mint leaves, this salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's an ideal dish for lunch, dinner, or a show-stopping side for your next gathering. Packed with nutrients and flavor, this salad is a must-try for citrus season! Perfect SEO keywords: "Maple Citrus Salad," "fresh citrus salad recipe," "easy salad with feta and pecans," "maple vinaigrette salad."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
- 1 whole Orange
- 1 whole Grapefruit
- 0.5 cups Pomegranate seeds
- 0.5 cups Toasted pecans
- 0.25 cups Feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the salad greens thoroughly, and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Peel the orange and grapefruit with a sharp knife, removing all the white pith. Slice the fruits into segments, working over a bowl to catch any juices. Reserve the juices for the dressing.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, maple syrup, fresh lemon juice, a tablespoon of the reserved citrus juices, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Add the sliced citrus segments, pomegranate seeds, and toasted pecans to the salad greens.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad, and toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
Top the salad with crumbled feta cheese and fresh mint leaves for a burst of flavor and color.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1322 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.0 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.7 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 1303 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 104.8 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.2 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.6 g | ||
| Protein | 22.9 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 585 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1778 mg | 38% | |
*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.
