PrintBright Winter Citrus Salad with Arugula, Fennel, and Honey-Citrus Vinaigrette
Create a refreshing and flavorful salad using seasonal citrus fruits, crisp fennel, peppery arugula, and a simple homemade honey-citrus vinaigrette. This recipe proves that exceptional food does not need to be complicated.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large navel oranges, peeled and segmented
- 2 ruby red grapefruits, peeled and segmented
- 1 small fennel bulb, thinly shaved
- 4 cups fresh arugula
- 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, lightly toasted
- For the Vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the citrus segments. Slice off the top and bottom of the oranges and grapefruits. Stand them upright and slice away the peel and white pith, following the curve of the fruit. Working over a bowl to catch juice, slice between the membranes to release the segments. Set the segments aside and reserve any juice.
- Prepare the vinaigrette. In a small bowl, whisk together the reserved citrus juice (if you have enough, otherwise use fresh juice), orange juice, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking constantly until the dressing emulsifies.
- Assemble the salad base. In a large bowl, combine the arugula and thinly shaved fennel.
- Dress the greens. Pour about half of the vinaigrette over the arugula and fennel mixture. Gently toss to coat the greens evenly.
- Combine ingredients. Add the citrus segments to the bowl. Gently toss once or twice to combine, being careful not to break up the fruit too much.
- Finish and serve. Transfer the salad to a serving platter. Sprinkle the toasted pistachios over the top. Drizzle with any remaining vinaigrette just before serving. This bright salad pairs well with simple weeknight dinners or as part of an easy entertaining spread.
Notes
- For an even simpler approach, consider this recipe as part of your weekly meal planning routine.
- If you want to add savory elements, goat cheese or thin slices of prosciutto work well with these flavors.
- This recipe is a great source of Vitamin C, offering a healthy alternative to heavy weight loss programs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 17
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 0