Winter Citrus Salad
This gorgeous Winter Citrus Salad with a Poppy Seed Vinaigrette is a total show stopper of a side dish! With a blend of bright, juicy citrus fruits paired with salad greens, fresh mint, and crunchy fennel, this simple citrus salad is bursting with delicious flavor.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Keyword: citrus salad, grapefruit, oranges, winter citrus, Winter Citrus Salad
Servings: 4 to 6
Calories: 282kcal
- 1 large head Boston Living Lettuce
- 1 generous handful Arugula leaves
- 2 Navel Oranges peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 Clementine Oranges peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 large Ruby Red Grapefruit peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 Avocado
- 1 small bulb Fresh fennel thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Pomegranate Arils
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds
- Handful of Fresh Mint Leaves
For the Dressing
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1/3 cup grapeseed oil or other neutral oil, like canola
- 2 tablespoons grated red onion
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Make the dressing: In a mason jar or small bowl, combine all of the dressing ingredients and shake or whisk until well combined. Taste and adjust for desired sweetness. Dressing will keep in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to a week.
Assemble the Salad: Layer the lettuce and arugula in serving dish. Top with citrus, then avocado slices and fennel slices. Sprinkle with fresh mint, pomegranate, and almonds. Add dressing just before serving.
Serving: 1 | Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Sodium: 135mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 13g