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Citrus Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
5 from 6 votes

Citrus Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

This Citrus Salad with Homemade Basil Vinaigrette is light, healthy, easy and quick to make. Sliced citrus, creamy avocado slices and salad greens are drizzled with the best basil dressing and topped with toasted pistachios.

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 309 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Basil Vinaigrette
  • 1 cup basil loosely packed leaves
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
For the Salad
  • 1 pink grapefruit
  • 2 orange
  • 2 blood oranges
  • 2 tangerines
  • 1-2 avocado seeded, peeled and sliced
  • 5 ounces mesclun mix (baby spinach, arugula, butter lettuce or kale can be used)
  • ¼ cup pistachio shelled and lightly toasted
  • black pepper to taste
  • salt to taste

Instructions

To Make the Vinaigrette
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  1. Put the basil leaves, red wine vinegar and garlic cloves in a blender. Cover the blender and blend on high speed. You may need to stop and push the ingredients down with a spoon. 
  2. Add the Dijon mustard and honey and blend for about a minute. With the motor running on a lower speed, add the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste and blend on high for a couple of minutes or until smooth. Reserve. 
To Make the Salad
  1. Carefully peel the citrus, removing as much pit as possible. Slice into wheels. Remove any seeds. Peel the tangerines and separate into segments.
  2. Arrange the salad greens on a platter or large bowl. Arrange the citrus and avocado slices on top. Top with pistachios and lightly season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with desire amount of vinaigrette.

Notes

  • The citrus ingredient list is just a guideline, use whatever citrus fruit you like.
  • You can make this citrus salad ahead of time! Peel and slice the citrus fruit the day before and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • You can also make the amazing homemade basil vinaigrette ahead of time. Store the basil dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5-6 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 309kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Sodium 20mg (1%) Potassium 458mg (10%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 1329IU (27%) Vitamin C 56mg (62%) Calcium 60mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 309

% Daily Value*

Calories 309kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 20mg 1%
Potassium 458mg 10%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 1329IU 27%
Vitamin C 56mg 62%
Calcium 60mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.