Citrus Salad

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This stunning Citrus Salad is as beautiful as it is delicious with it's vibrant, jewel tones and impressive presentation. Bursting with juicy oranges, sweet tangerines, crisp greens and perfectly dressed with a tangy citrus salad dressing, it’s the perfect balance of sweet, tart and fresh. An irresistible addition to any meal, this delightful salad will undoubtedly be the centerpiece of any table!

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword citrus salad, citrus salad dressing, citrus salad recipe, dressing for citrus salad, winter citrus salad

Prep Time 20

Servings

Calories 256kcal

Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

Citrus Salad

2 blood oranges
2 naval oranges
4 tangerines
3 cups arugula
½ cup micro greens
¼ cup pomegranate seeds
fresh thyme lemon thyme is lovely in this salad

Citrus Salad Dressing

¼ cup freshly squeezed blood orange juice about 1 orange, or regular orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Citrus Salad

To prepare the blood and naval oranges, remove the peel and white pith using a sharp pairing knife. Peel the tangerines by hand then thinly slice all the citrus into rounds.
2 blood oranges, 2 naval oranges, 4 tangerines
On a large serving platter arrange the arugula followed by the micro greens.
3 cups arugula, ½ cup micro greens
On top of this, arrange the sliced citrus in an overlapping pattern.
Scatter the pomegranate seeds and lemon thyme leaves on top.
¼ cup pomegranate seeds, fresh thyme

Citrus Dressing

In a small bowl, add the blood orange juice, orange zest, honey, dijon mustard, white wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil.
¼ cup freshly squeezed blood orange juice, 1 tablespoon orange zest, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 teaspoons dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper
Whisk together thoroughly then check for seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.
Just before serving, drizzle the orange honey mustard dressing over the salad.
Enjoy as an appetizer or side dish!

Notes

Storage Information

This salad is best enjoyed right after it’s made but here is additional storage information if needed:

Make Ahead: Prepare the dressing and slice the citrus in advance. Assemble just before serving for the freshest result.

Leftovers: Store the salad and dressing separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Freezing: Not recommended as the greens and citrus lose their texture when frozen.

See the post above for more tips, variations and ingredient substitutions.

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