Description

A bright and refreshing salad featuring segmented winter citrus fruits, mixed greens, creamy avocado, crunchy nuts and pomegranate seeds, all tossed in a tangy honey-lime dressing. Perfect as a healthy side or main dish for winter gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

2 blood oranges, peeled and segmented

1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented

2 mandarins, peeled and segmented

2 cups baby spinach

2 cups arugula

1 cup chopped kale

1 ripe avocado, sliced

1/4 cup toasted walnuts

1/4 cup pomegranate seeds

3 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp honey

1 tsp Dijon mustard

juice of 1 lime

salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Use a sharp knife to remove the peel and pith from the oranges, grapefruit, and mandarins, then segment over a bowl to catch juice.

2. Rinse and dry the spinach, arugula, and kale, then combine in a large salad bowl.

3. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, lime juice, salt, and pepper until emulsified.

4. Arrange the citrus segments over the greens, then add avocado slices, toasted walnuts, and pomegranate seeds.

5. Drizzle the honey-lime dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine just before serving.

6. Serve immediately or keep components separate and dress just before eating to maintain crispness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: salad
Method: no-cook
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 250
Sugar: 12
Sodium: 150
Fat: 18
Saturated Fat: 2.5
Unsaturated Fat: 12
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 20
Fiber: 5
Protein: 4
Cholesterol: 0

Keywords: winter salad, citrus salad, honey dressing, healthy salad, winter citrus, holiday salad, fresh salad