Citrus Salad with Tangy Dressing
A refreshing citrus salad featuring a tangy homemade dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Method: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (such as arugula, spinach, and lettuce)
- 2 oranges, peeled and sliced
- 1 grapefruit, peeled and sliced
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, orange slices, grapefruit slices, red onion, mint, and nuts if using.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
Notes
For a sweeter salad, add segments of mandarin oranges. For extra protein, top with grilled chicken or shrimp. Dressing can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0
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