Citrus Salad Is a Feel Good Dish That Preps in 10 Minutes: Try These 2 Sweet and Fruity Recipes
Slicing the citrus fruit this way takes a couple of minutes and creates a beautiful salad
Enjoying oranges and grapefruit is a delicious way to consume immune boosting-vitamin C—especially when you turn these fruits into a vibrant citrus salad. With this fruit salad, the citrus is the star and other ingredients like dressing enhance the flavors. It’s not only easy to make but you can eat it for breakfast, lunch or as a snack. Plus, an easy method will help you slice those citrus fruits without hassle. Read on for tips and two recipes for preparing a yummy citrus salad.
What is citrus salad?
This salad typically starts with a variety of citrus, such as blood oranges, pink grapefruit and mandarin oranges. Once sliced, the fruit is arranged on a platter and topped with additional ingredients like dressing, chopped nuts and/or cheese. The juicy and zingy fruit provides the perfect base for a range of sweet or savory toppings.
How to prep citrus fruits for a salad
When prepping citrus for this dish, many recipes will call for peeling it and slicing the fruit into rounds. Doing so removes the pith (the white part that encases the flesh), which tends to be bitter. Follow this simple method, demonstrated in a video on Giant Eagle’s YouTube Channel, that works for any citrus fruit you plan on using for this dish.
- Place your citrus fruit horizontally on a clean cutting board.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the ends off of the fruit.
- Place the fruit on one of the cut ends and slice off the slices to remove the pith.
- Slice the peeled fruit into rounds and proceed with making your salad.
2 refreshing and flavorful citrus salad recipes
Below, you’ll find two citrus salad recipes: the first is a simple version that requires just four ingredients and the second recipe uses probiotic-rich kefir in the dressing for an oh-so-creamy twist. Pick the recipe that best suits your taste buds and enjoy!
1. Winter Citrus Salad by Everyday Gourmet With Blakely
Ingredients:
- 3 citrus fruits of your choice (such as a ruby red grapefruit, orange and a clementine)
- Pomegranate seeds
- Chopped mint leaves
- A drizzle of honey
Directions:
- Yield: 2 to 3 servings
- Peel and slice fruit accordingly into circles. Arrange on a platter
- Sprinkle a handful of pomegranate over citrus slices. Add chopped mint on top.
- Drizzle honey over fruit and serve.
2. Creamy Citrus Salad by Lifeway Kefir
Ingredients:
Salad base:
- 2 oranges
- 2 grapefruit
Dressing:
- 2 tbsp fresh-squeezed orange juice
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey, raw agave or pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp raw apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp organic plain lowfat kefir
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
Directions:
- Yield: 2 servings
- Cut up 2 oranges and 2 grapefruits in circles, discarding the peels. Plate on 2 plates and set aside.
- For dressing, mix everything together in a measuring cup or blender, then pour over the fruit.
- Chill plate in refrigerator 20 to 30 minutes before serving, add fresh mint as a garnish (if you wish) and enjoy!
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