Description
A fresh and dreamy salad combining velvety winter citrus, sweet and tangy honey dressing, and crunchy toppings—perfect for casual gatherings or elegant parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed winter citrus (oranges, grapefruits, tangerines), peeled and segmented
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds
- ¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 4 cups mixed greens
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh mint leaves (optional garnish)
- Honey (optional garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the mixed winter citrus, pomegranate seeds, toasted sliced almonds, and mixed greens.
- In a small bowl, whisk honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the honey dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and honey if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Ensure citrus is well-segmented for best texture and presentation. Serve on a fancy platter for an elegant touch. Substitute almonds with walnuts or pecans for unique flavors. Use natural sweeteners like maple syrup for a healthier dressing variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg