Winter Citrus Salad
User Reviews
4.2
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
140 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Winter Citrus Salad
Description
Winter Citrus Salad features a foundation of arugula or mixed greens dressed with a crisp combination of thinly sliced fennel bulbs, shallots, and a variety of citrus slices such as blood and navel oranges. Pomegranate seeds add bursts of tartness and vibrant color, while sliced almonds contribute a pleasing crunch.
The dressing blends fresh orange juice with sherry vinegar and olive oil, imparting brightness that lifts the salad’s elements without overpowering them. It’s assembled just before serving to maintain freshness and texture.
This salad suits multiple courses—it works well as a refreshing starter or a side salad and can be made more substantial with added protein like grilled chicken or chickpeas. Its citrus variety can be adapted based on seasonal availability or personal preference.
For advance preparation, keep the components separated and refrigerated, then quickly toss to serve. This method helps preserve the texture and vibrancy of each ingredient for holiday dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
For the Winter Citrus Salad:
- 16 ounces (1 bag) arugula or mixed greens
- 2 orange blood, cara cara, navel; peeled and sliced or sectioned
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/4 cup almonds sliced
- 1 shallot thinly sliced
- 1 small fennel bulb thinly sliced
For the Dressing:
- 1 tablespoon orange juice blood, cara cara or navel orange
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Place the greens in a large salad bowl. Top with the blood orange slices, pomegranate seeds, almonds, shallots and fennel.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the blood orange juice, vinegar and olive oil. Pour over the salad and toss to combine.
Notes
- Prepare salad ingredients separately the day before and store them in the refrigerator to save time before serving.
- Use any available citrus fruits, including navel, blood orange, cara cara, or grapefruit, to customize the salad.
- Add protein like sliced chicken or chickpeas to transform the salad into a full meal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 140kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.2
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