Winter Citrus Salad Vibrant (Printable Version)

A vibrant winter citrus medley with greens, fennel, avocado, and a tangy honey vinaigrette.

# What You'll Need:

→ Citrus Fruits

01 - 2 navel oranges, peeled and sliced
02 - 2 blood oranges, peeled and sliced
03 - 1 pink grapefruit, peeled and segmented

→ Greens

04 - 3.5 oz arugula or mixed salad greens

→ Additions

05 - 1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced
06 - 1 small avocado, sliced
07 - 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
08 - 1/4 cup roasted pistachios, roughly chopped

→ Dressing

09 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
10 - 1 tbsp honey
11 - 1 tbsp white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar
12 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Step-by-Step:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
02 - Place arugula or mixed salad greens evenly on a large platter.
03 - Layer citrus slices, grapefruit segments, fennel, and avocado attractively over the greens.
04 - Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly across the assembled ingredients.
05 - Sprinkle pomegranate seeds and chopped pistachios on top and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen, but takes just 15 minutes from start to table
  • The combination of sweet citrus, peppery arugula, and creamy avocado creates layers of flavor that keep surprising you with each bite
  • It's naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, so it fits any table without compromise
02 -
  • Slice your citrus over a bowl to catch the juice, then add it to your dressing—those precious drops are liquid gold and won't go to waste
  • The fennel should be sliced paper-thin; if it's too thick, it becomes tough and overpowering instead of delicate and crunchy
03 -
  • Buy your citrus at least a day before serving—room temperature fruit is easier to peel and segment than cold fruit straight from the fridge
  • If pomegranate seeds aren't in season or feel expensive, the salad is still gorgeous without them—don't let them be the reason you skip making it