Citrus Salad
Enjoy a vibrant Citrus Salad that bursts with refreshing flavors and is packed with Vitamin C! This delightful dish combines juicy oranges, tangy grapefruit, and blood oranges, all drizzled with a zesty dressing made from pomegranate juice and olive oil. Perfect for summer picnics or as a light side dish at dinner, this salad not only looks stunning but also offers numerous health benefits. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can create an eye-catching centerpiece that pairs wonderfully with grilled meats or seafood. Garnished with fresh mint leaves and pomegranate arils, this salad is sure to impress your guests while keeping your meals light and nutritious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Side
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Salad
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large oranges
- 1 large pink grapefruit
- 1 medium blood orange
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons pomegranate juice
- 1 tablespoon red apple vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- Splash lemon juice (to taste)
- Kosher salt
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
- Pomegranate arils (for garnish)
Instructions
- Peel the oranges, grapefruit, and blood orange, removing excess pith. Slice into wheels and remove any seeds.
- Layer the citrus slices on a serving dish and sprinkle lightly with kosher salt.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, pomegranate juice, red apple vinegar, honey, and lemon juice until well combined. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Drizzle the dressing over the citrus arrangement.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and pomegranate arils before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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