Description
Brighten your winter days with this refreshing Winter Citrus Pomegranate Salad! Bursting with juicy oranges, tangy grapefruits, and crunchy pomegranate seeds, this vibrant salad is a feast for the senses. Perfectly balanced with mixed greens and a zesty dressing, it elevates any meal and is sure to impress your family and friends at festive gatherings. Easy to prepare, this salad brings a touch of sunshine to your dining table, making every bite a joyful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (baby spinach or arugula)
- 2 medium oranges (juicy navel or blood oranges)
- 1 medium ruby red grapefruit
- 1 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
- Β½ small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Rinse mixed greens under cold water and dry thoroughly.
- Segment the citrus: Slice both ends off the oranges and grapefruit, then remove the peel and cut into segments.
- Extract pomegranate seeds: Cut the pomegranate in half over a bowl; gently tap with a wooden spoon to release seeds.
- Toss ingredients: In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, citrus segments, pomegranate seeds, and red onion. Drizzle with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently: Use tongs or clean hands to toss everything until evenly coated. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 150g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg