Description
Winter Citrus Salad with Toasted Almonds is a refreshing and vibrant dish that captures the essence of winter while delivering a burst of flavor. This salad combines juicy oranges and grapefruits with crunchy toasted almonds, bright mint, and a light dressing for a delightful balance of sweetness and tang. Perfect for holiday gatherings or weeknight dinners, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but also visually stunning, making it an ideal choice for impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 navel oranges, peeled and segmented
- 1 ruby red grapefruit, peeled and segmented
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Peel and segment the oranges and grapefruit using a sharp knife.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey or maple syrup, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the citrus segments, toasted almonds, and chopped mint. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss to combine without mashing the fruit.
- Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with remaining mint leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg