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A Winter Citrus Salad
Lisa

A Winter Citrus Salad

A customizable citrus salad that is packed full of vitamin c, color, and flavor!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Dressing is best refrigerated for 1/2 hour before serving. 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course: Salad, vegan
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Pomegranate
  • 2 Grapefruit
  • 3 Oranges
  • Mint leaves
Dressing/Vinaigrette
  • 3 Tbsp Avocado Oil
  • 2 Tbsp Orange Juice
  • 1 Lemon Freshly squeezed juice of a lemon.
  • 1 Lime Freshly squeezed juice of a lime.
  • 2 tsp Real Maple Syrup
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Method
 

Making the citrus salad dressing
  1. Make sure to prepare this dressing no less than 1/2 hour before serving this salad, this will give the dressing time to marinate
  2. Do not add this dressing until ready to serve this winter citrus salad
  3. In a mixing bowl, add the oil, salt, pepper, maple syrup, lemon juice, lime juice. and orange juice
  4. Blend well and set aside or place in a container with a lid
Preparing the salad
  1. Peel the grapefruit and oranges, try to remove as much of the pith as possible.
  2. Slice the citrus fruit into wheels, and if you find any seeds remove and discard them
  3. Cut open the pomegranate, remove the arils and place them into a bowl
  4. Clean the fresh mint and remove the leaves from the stem
Assembling this winter salad for serving
  1. On a serving platter, arrange the sliced citrus fruit and then sprinkle the pomegranate arils (seeds) over the salad
  2. Garnish the salad with mint leaves
  3. Stir or shake the dressing and evenly drizzle over the fresh fruits
  4. Serve immediately

Notes

Alternatives or additional toppings
Onion - Top your salad with a thinly sliced onion of your choice such as shallots, green onion, or a sweet onion.
Nuts - Slivered toasted almonds, walnuts, cashews, or pecans, candied or plain.
Greens - Add this citrus salad on a bed of lettuce or blend in fresh spinach, kale, or arugula.
Fresh Herbs - Basil, Rosemary, or Cilantro.
Fresh Fruits or Vegetables - Apples, Pears, Kiwi, Cucumbers, or Grapes.