Description
A vibrant and refreshing Citrus Salad featuring a mix of blood oranges, navel oranges, and grapefruit, served on a bed of peppery arugula with a tangy lemon-Dijon dressing and crunchy walnuts. This quick, no-cook salad is perfect as a light appetizer or side dish that bursts with bright flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Citrus Salad
- 5 pieces Citrus Fruit (such as blood oranges, navel oranges, and grapefruit), washed
- 1/2 cup Arugula
- 1/4 cup Red Onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Walnuts
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey (or other liquid sweetener)
- 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
- pinch Black Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Citrus Fruit: Cut off the top and bottom of each citrus fruit so it can sit flat on the cutting board. Stand the fruit upright and use a sharp knife to slice downward, removing the peel and white pith. Rotate and repeat until fully peeled to expose the juicy segments.
- Slice the Citrus: Discard the peels. Turn the peeled citrus on its side and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, creating beautiful rounds for the salad.
- Chill the Citrus: Cover the sliced citrus and refrigerate for up to 24 hours to keep it fresh and cool.
- Make the Dressing: In a mixing bowl, whisk together lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, sea salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy. Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if needed. Cover and refrigerate, allowing the flavors to meld for up to 3 days.
- Assemble the Salad: Arrange the citrus slices and thinly sliced red onion on a bed of arugula. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle walnuts over the top for a crunchy texture. Serve immediately for the best freshness.
- Storage: Store any leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days once dressed to maintain flavor and texture.
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days after dressing.
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds for different nutty flavors.
- Adjust the honey quantity in the dressing to suit your preferred sweetness level.
- Use a variety of citrus fruits for more vibrant color and flavor complexity.
- For a vegan option, ensure the sweetener used is plant-based and not honey.
- Chilling the citrus slices before serving enhances the refreshing quality of the salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
