Winter Citrus Salad
Brighten your winter days with this refreshing Winter Citrus Salad, a vibrant medley of juicy oranges, tangy grapefruits, and sweet mandarins. Tossed with crisp red onions and aromatic mint, then drizzled with a light honey-olive oil dressing, this salad is not just a feast for the eyes but also a delightful blend of flavors. Perfect as a festive side dish or a light snack, it’s easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium navel oranges (about 300g)
- 1 medium ruby red grapefruit (about 250g)
- 2 medium mandarins (about 150g)
- ½ small red onion (about 50g)
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves (about 10g)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (30ml)
- 1 tbsp honey (21g)
Instructions
- Peel the oranges, grapefruit, and mandarins. Remove any seeds and cut into bite-sized segments.
- Thinly slice the red onion into rings. If desired, soak in cold water for 10 minutes to reduce sharpness.
- In a large bowl, combine the citrus segments and sliced red onion. Gently toss.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and honey until combined. Drizzle over the salad and toss lightly to coat.
- Tear mint leaves into smaller pieces and sprinkle them on top of the salad before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg