Citrus Salad With Pomegranate (Printable)
Bright Mediterranean citrus salad with pomegranate, avocado, and feta—fresh, vibrant, and ready in minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Citrus Fruits
01 - 2 large oranges
02 - 2 large grapefruits
03 - 1 blood orange, optional for color
→ Produce
04 - 1 ripe avocado
05 - 1 small red onion
06 - 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
→ Cheese
07 - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
→ Salad Greens
08 - 4 cups mixed greens such as arugula, baby spinach, or mixed leaf lettuce
→ Dressing
09 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
12 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
13 - Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, torn
15 - 1 tablespoon toasted pistachios or walnuts, chopped
# Step-by-step:
01 - Using a sharp knife, slice off the tops and bottoms of each orange and grapefruit. Following the curve of the fruit, cut away the peel and all white pith. Cut the fruit into rounds or segment into supremes, then set aside.
02 - Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and carefully slice the flesh into thin wedges.
03 - Peel the red onion and slice it into thin, even rings or half-moons.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, and Dijon mustard until emulsified. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
05 - Spread the mixed greens across a large serving platter. Layer the prepared citrus segments, avocado slices, and red onion evenly over the greens.
06 - Scatter the pomegranate seeds and crumbled feta cheese generously over the arranged salad.
07 - Drizzle the whisked dressing evenly over the entire platter. If desired, finish with torn fresh mint leaves and chopped toasted pistachios or walnuts. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast of creamy avocado against sharp citrus and tangy feta is genuinely thrilling, not just visually but in every single bite.
- Zero cooking means you can throw this together while catching up with a friend who showed up unexpectedly and still look like you planned it for hours.
02 -
- Cut the avocado right before assembling or toss it with a squeeze of lemon juice to prevent browning, because brown avocado on a stunning platter is a heartbreak you can easily avoid.
- Supreming the citrus takes a little patience but is entirely worth it, since leaving pith on will make every other bite unpleasantly bitter.
03 -
- Chill the platter in the fridge for ten minutes before assembling, because a cold surface keeps the avocado and citrus fresh and makes the whole presentation feel polished.
- Save any leftover citrus juice from the cutting board and stir it into the dressing for an extra layer of fruitiness you cannot get from the bottle.