Citrus Salad
The ultimate refreshing dish, this Citrus Salad combines vibrant citrus fruits with creamy avocado and crunchy pistachios. Perfect for a light lunch or a refreshing side, it's an easy recipe to prepare that will impress your guests. Make it tonight for a burst of flavor!
Equipment
- Whisk
- Peeler
- Chef's Knife
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar or white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey use pure maple syrup for vegan
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- to taste Sea salt and black pepper
- 2 blood oranges
- 2 cara cara or navel oranges
- 1 pink grapefruit
- 4 cups arugula
- 2 avocados, pitted, peeled, and sliced
- 1/3 cup pistachios, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup pomegranate arils
- Chopped fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, champagne vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
- Cut the ends off of the blood oranges and pink grapefruit. Stand each fruit upright and use a small, sharp serrated knife to cut off the peel and any white pith, following the curves of the fruit. Slice the citrus crosswise into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- Place the arugula on a platter or in a large bowl. Drizzle a little salad dressing over the arugula, but don’t use it all. You want to save most of it to drizzle over the fruit.
- Arrange the citrus on top of the arugula. Top with avocado slices, pistachios, pomegranate arils, and mint leaves. Drizzle with remaining dressing.
- Serve immediately or let sit for 10 to 20 minutes to let the flavors marinate.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
- Freezing: This salad is best enjoyed fresh and should not be frozen.
- Pairing: This salad pairs beautifully with grilled chicken or fish.
- Variations: Feel free to experiment with different citrus combinations!
- Serving: For a more filling dish, add quinoa or couscous.