Citrus Salad Recipe
This vibrant Citrus Salad combines juicy oranges, pink grapefruit, blood orange, pomegranate arils and fresh mint with a tangy homemade pomegranate dressing. It’s refreshing, colourful, easy to prepare and perfect for brunch, entertaining, or as a light side dish.
Equipment
- 1 Sharp Chef’s Knife
- 1 Large Cutting Board
- 1 Small Mixing Bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Large Serving Platter –
- 1 Serving Spoon:
Ingredients
For the Citrus Salad
- 3 large oranges
- 1½ large pink grapefruits
- 1 medium blood orange
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
- ½ cup pomegranate arils
For the Pomegranate Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil - extra-virgin
- 3 tablespoons pomegranate juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Notes
- 🍊 Choose Fresh Citrus: Use ripe, juicy oranges, grapefruit and blood oranges for the best flavour, colour and texture.
- 🔪 Remove The Pith: Carefully remove as much white pith as possible because it can add unwanted bitterness to the Citrus Salad.
- 🌿 Add Mint Last: Scatter fresh mint over the salad just before serving to keep it vibrant, fragrant and fresh.
- ❤️ Balance the Dressing: Taste the pomegranate dressing before drizzling and adjust the honey or lemon juice to suit your preferred sweet-tart balance.
- 🥗 Serve Fresh: For the best texture and presentation, assemble the Citrus Salad shortly before serving and avoid adding too much dressing.