Description
A light and refreshing salad made with juicy citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruit, and lemon, topped with fresh mint and a touch of honey or agave syrup. Perfect as a side dish, a light lunch, or even for breakfast, this salad is a burst of flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Oranges (navel, blood oranges, or any variety of your choice)
- 1 Grapefruit (medium size)
- 1 Lemon (for juice or to make the optional dressing)
- 10–12 Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
- 1–2 tablespoons Honey or Agave syrup (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Citrus: Peel and segment the oranges and grapefruit. Cut off both ends, remove the peel and pith, then slice between the membranes for perfect segments. Collect any juice released during cutting.
- Assemble the Salad: Place the citrus segments in a large mixing bowl, gently toss together.
- Make the Dressing (Optional): Whisk the juice of half a lemon with honey/agave syrup and a pinch of salt (optional).
- Garnish and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad, add fresh mint leaves, and serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes.
Notes
- Chill the salad for 30 minutes to enhance flavor.
- Adjust the amount of honey/agave syrup based on the sweetness or tartness of the fruit.
- You can mix in additional citrus fruits like tangerines or pomelos for variety.
- Optional add-ins: Avocado, nuts (almonds, pistachios), seeds (chia, sunflower).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg