Description

A vibrant winter salad combining blood oranges, grapefruit, mandarins, pomegranate seeds and mixed greens with a simple citrus dressing. Full of color, vitamins, and fresh flavor, perfect for everyday meals or festive gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

2 blood oranges, peeled and sliced

1 pink grapefruit, peeled and sliced

2 mandarins or clementines, peeled and sliced

1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach or spring mix)

1 avocado, sliced (optional)

1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

A handful of fresh mint or basil leaves

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp lemon juice or white balsamic

1 tsp honey or maple syrup

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional toppings: toasted nuts (walnuts, pistachios), crumbled feta or goat cheese

Instructions

1. Use a sharp knife to trim ends of oranges and grapefruit, remove peel and pith, then slice into rounds

2. Arrange mixed greens on a large serving dish or shallow bowl

3. Layer citrus slices in alternating colors over the greens

4. Scatter pomegranate seeds, red onion slices, avocado and herb leaves across the salad

5. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice (or white balsamic), and honey (or maple syrup) together, season with salt and pepper

6. Drizzle dressing over salad just before serving and garnish with optional toppings

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-cook
Cuisine: International

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 salad
Calories: 200
Sugar: 18
Sodium: 150
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 2
Unsaturated Fat: 10
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 23
Fiber: 5
Protein: 3
Cholesterol: 0

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