WINTER CITRUS SALAD
Refresh and reset with this vibrant winter citrus salad, featuring supremed oranges, grapefruit, and a zesty homemade vinaigrette. Perfect for light, healthy meals that bring a burst of energy and flavor to your routine!
Ingredients
For the Dressing: Yield: approximately 1 ⅓ cups
- 4 tablespoons orange or mixed citrus juice
- 1 lime juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 small clove garlic minced or pressed
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
For the Salad:
- 6 to 8 cups lightly packed mixed salad greens
- 2 to 3 navel oranges or blood oranges or cara cara oranges, sliced into supremes - see note below
- 1 grapefruit sliced into supremes
- ½ small red onion thinly sliced
- One handful fresh mint or parsley torn
- 4 tablespoons pistachios optional
- ½ cup pomegranate arils optional
- Grilled chicken or fish optional
Instructions
For the Dressing:
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- While whisking, slowly drizzle in the olive oil.
- Give it a taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or a touch more honey if needed.
To Assemble the Salad:
- Toss the mixed greens with someof the dressing then spread them on a platter.
- Top artistically with citrus,red onion, and fresh herbs.
- Sprinkle with pomegranate arils and pistachios for added crunch.
- To serve:
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve immediately.
Notes
How to Supreme Fruit for Citrus Salad
For an elegant flair, slice ½ inch from the top and bottom of each citrus fruit, then stand them upright on a cutting board. Use a sharp paring knife to carefully slice away the peel and pith, following the curve of the fruit. Cut along each membrane to gently release the citrus sections, known as supremes, for a beautifully refined touch. Squeeze the juice from the leftover citrus membranes into a measuring cup or small bowl to make the vinaigrette, recipe below.
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