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Winter Citrus Salad

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A light, vibrant winter salad featuring peppery greens, sweet citrus, crunchy almonds, and jewel-like pomegranate seeds. It’s refreshing, colorful, and works perfectly as a holiday appetizer, side dish, or light main.

Ingredients

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For the Salad

  • 16 ounces (1 bag) arugula or mixed greens

  • 2 blood oranges, Cara Cara oranges, or navel oranges, peeled and sliced/sectioned

  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds

  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced

  • 1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced

For the Dressing

  • 1 tablespoon orange juice (blood, Cara Cara, or navel)

  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1. Assemble the Salad
Place the arugula or mixed greens in a large salad bowl. Top with the orange slices, pomegranate seeds, sliced almonds, shallots, and fennel.

2. Prepare the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, sherry vinegar, and olive oil until combined.

3. Toss and Serve
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated. Serve immediately.

Notes

Make Ahead:
Prepare all ingredients the day before and store them separately in the refrigerator. Assemble and dress the salad just before serving.

Add Protein:
To make this salad a full meal, top it with:

  • Sliced grilled chicken

  • Crispy chickpeas

  • Grilled shrimp

Customize the Citrus:
You can mix different citrus fruits for more color and flavor, such as:

  • Blood oranges

  • Cara Cara oranges

  • Navel oranges

  • Grapefruit

Serving Ideas:

  • Great as a holiday appetizer

  • Perfect side dish for winter meals

  • A light lunch salad

Find it online: https://onepotato.com/winter-citrus-salad/

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