Winter Greens Citrus Salad (Print View)

Hearty winter greens combined with citrus, pomegranate, and crunchy toasted nuts for a fresh, flavorful dish.

# Components:

→ Greens

01 - 3.5 oz baby kale
02 - 3.5 oz arugula
03 - 1.75 oz radicchio, thinly sliced

→ Citrus

04 - 1 large orange, peeled and segmented
05 - 1 large grapefruit, peeled and segmented

→ Fruit

06 - 3.5 oz pomegranate seeds (about 1 small pomegranate)

→ Nuts

07 - 2 oz mixed nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)

→ Dressing

08 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
09 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 tbsp fresh orange juice
11 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
12 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
13 - 1/4 tsp sea salt
14 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish (optional)

15 - 1 oz crumbled feta cheese
16 - Fresh herbs (mint or parsley), chopped

# Directions:

01 - Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add mixed nuts and toast for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and golden. Remove from heat, let cool, then roughly chop.
02 - Using a sharp knife, carefully cut away the peel and pith from the orange and grapefruit. Segment the fruit, removing any seeds.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until fully emulsified.
04 - In a large bowl, combine baby kale, arugula, and radicchio. Add the citrus segments and pomegranate seeds. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to combine.
05 - Top the salad with toasted nuts and, if desired, crumbled feta and fresh herbs. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Packed with nourishing greens and fresh fruit for flavor and texture
  • Comes together quickly for easy weeknight meals or festive gatherings
02 -
  • For vegan diets, omit feta or use plant-based alternative and maple syrup in the dressing
  • This salad contains nuts and dairy omit or substitute with safe alternatives for allergies
03 -
  • Segment the citrus over a bowl to catch every drop of juice for the dressing
  • Toast extra nuts and save for topping oatmeal or yogurt the next day
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