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This Citrus Salad is a bright combination of citrus fruits lightly dressed in a honey sweetened, tangy vinaigrette and topped with crunchy pistachios.
I’ve told you about my friend Barb before; remember the girl who goes all out for parties? Well this party was for her daughter’s engagement, so you can imagine. It was elegant and lovely just like Barb and Lily.
When Barb asked me to bring a fruit salad for the party spread, I wanted to make something fresh, colorful, lively. A mixed Citrus Salad was just right.
I’ll warn you that there is no covering poor quality fruit with this. The salad will be as good as the the oranges and grapefruit that you use, so choose carefully. When you find juicy, ripe citrus fruits you’ll be rewarded with one of the most refreshing and beautiful salads you could hope for.
I love to pair this with rich dishes like Sweet Potato Hash, Breakfast Quiche or Baked Eggs and Breakfast Potatoes.
Mixed Citrus Salad with Honey Lemon Mint Vinaigrette and Pistachios
Ingredients
For the vinaigrette:
- 1 Meyer lemon juiced
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the salad
- 2 navel oranges
- 2 cara cara oranges
- 2 blood oranges
- 1 ruby red grapefruit
- 1/3 cup roasted shelled pistachios coarsely chopped
Instructions
For the Vinaigrette:
- Whisk lemon juice, honey and fresh mint together in a small bowl. Whisking constantly, add olive oil in a slow stream. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
For the Salad
- Use a sharp knife to slice top and bottom ends of an orange. Then, following the contour of the fruit, cut off the peel and pith in strips. Turn orange on its side and slice into very thin rounds. Repeat with remaining citrus fruits arranging them on a serving platter as you go.
- Drizzle vinaigrette over salad then sprinkle with pistachios. Serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Absolutely beautiful! I love winter citrus dishes, and the pistachios are the icing on the cake. ~Valentina
Thank you, Valentina!
These citrus you picked are so juicy and perfect! I imagine this is a show stopper at any party. I especially love the pistachio crumble on top – a great pairing for fresh citrus!
Thank you, Sarah!
I love the color of the dish and especially the flavor of the sauce! The mint and honey is so refreshing and tasty. I need to try out this next time for a party too!
Thanks, Maggie!
Citrus salad is always one of my favorite meals this time of the year! Citrus always creates such a beautiful salad.
I agree, Ashley. Love all of those bright colors!
I must say this is the prettiest recipe I’ve seen all day! So beautiful. I love the idea of a medley of citrus … and of course pistachios and honey make a perfect pairing. 🙂
Thanks, Helen! 🙂
As far as lovely salads go, I think this one is prize-winning. I love the pairing of mint with citrus too!
Thanks so much, Faith!