Citrus Citrus Greens Salad (Printable)

Bright and fresh mix of citrus fruits with tender greens and nuts dressed in citrus vinaigrette.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Greens

01 - 5 oz mixed baby greens (arugula, spinach, or spring mix)
02 - 1 cup baby kale, torn

→ Citrus Fruits

03 - 1 large orange, peeled and segmented
04 - 1 ruby grapefruit, peeled and segmented
05 - 1 blood orange or tangerine, peeled and segmented

→ Extras

06 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
07 - 1/4 cup toasted pistachios or sliced almonds
08 - 2 oz crumbled goat cheese or feta (optional)

→ Citrus Vinaigrette

09 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
10 - 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
11 - 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
12 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
13 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
14 - Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Whisk together lemon juice, orange juice, lemon zest, honey or maple syrup, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
02 - Place mixed baby greens and torn baby kale in a large salad bowl.
03 - Incorporate peeled and segmented orange, grapefruit, and blood orange or tangerine segments into the greens.
04 - Scatter thinly sliced red onion, toasted pistachios or almonds, and crumbled goat cheese or feta if using over the salad.
05 - Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
06 - Present immediately to maintain freshness and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like winter sunshine on a plate, bright and alive when you need it most.
  • You can toss it together faster than waiting for takeout, and it actually makes you feel good.
  • Every bite has crunch, sweetness, tang, and creaminess all at once.
02 -
  • Segment your citrus over a bowl to catch the juice, then squeeze the membranes into your vinaigrette for extra flavor.
  • If you dress the salad too early it turns soggy and sad, always wait until the last possible moment.
03 -
  • Use a serrated knife to peel your citrus, it grabs the rind and follows the curve without taking too much flesh.
  • Taste a piece of your grapefruit first, if its very tart, add an extra half teaspoon of honey to the dressing to balance it out.

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