Spanish Citrus Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and refreshing Spanish Citrus Salad, a feast for both the eyes and the palate. This no-cook recipe combines juicy orange and grapefruit slices with the bold flavors of kalamata olives, a touch of red onion, and an aromatic herb medley of fresh mint and parsley. A tangy-sweet dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, honey, and freshly squeezed lemon juice ties everything together in perfect harmony. Ready in just 20 minutes, this Mediterranean-inspired salad is a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and zesty—ideal as a light appetizer, a refreshing side dish, or a stunning centerpiece for brunch. Whether served fresh or slightly chilled, this salad is a sensational way to celebrate citrus season!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pieces oranges
- 1 piece grapefruit
- 1 piece lemon
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 piece red onion
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives
- 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Peel the oranges and grapefruit, carefully removing all the white pith. Slice them into thin, round slices and arrange them on a large serving platter.
Juice the lemon into a small bowl and whisk together with extra virgin olive oil and honey to create the dressing.
Thinly slice the red onion and scatter the slices over the citrus fruit on the platter.
Add the kalamata olives evenly across the salad.
Chop the fresh mint leaves and parsley roughly, then sprinkle them over the top of the salad.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
Toss gently to combine all ingredients or leave them arranged for a decorative presentation.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving for a chilled version.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
252 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.4 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 567 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 131 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 442 mg | 9% | |
*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.
