A Refreshing Burst of Vitamins in Every Bite! Detox-friendly too!
Sunshine Mediterranean Citrus & Mint Salad
Brighten your table with this vibrant Mediterranean Citrus Salad! Combining juicy oranges, tangy grapefruit, and aromatic fresh mint, this dish is a celebration of sun-ripened flavors. Perfect for warm days, it’s naturally gluten-free, vegan, and packed with immune-boosting vitamin C. The honey-lime dressing adds a delicate sweetness, while pomegranate seeds offer a festive crunch.
Ready in 15 minutes, it’s ideal for quick lunches, brunches, or as a palate-cleansing side. Light, healthy, and irresistibly refreshing!
Recommended Occasions: Summer picnics, Light lunch/brunch, Holiday gatherings (e.g., Easter, Thanksgiving), Side for grilled fish or chicken, Detox meals.
Ingredients
Citrus:
Aromatics:
Dressing:
Seasoning:
Garnish:
Optional Ingredients
Instructions
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Segment Citrus:
Slice tops/bottoms off oranges and grapefruit. Stand upright, cut away peel/pith. Hold over a bowl, slice between membranes to release segments. Squeeze juice from leftover membranes into bowl.
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Prep Veggies:
Thinly slice red onion. Soak in ice water (optional). Chop mint.
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Make Dressing:
Whisk olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
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Assemble:
In a large bowl, combine citrus segments, drained onions, and mint. Drizzle dressing; toss gently.
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Serve:
Garnish with pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 110kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 3.5g6%
- Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
- Sodium 10mg1%
- Potassium 280mg8%
- Total Carbohydrate 21g8%
- Dietary Fiber 4g16%
- Sugars 14g
- Protein 2g4%
- Vitamin A 15 mcg
- Vitamin C 95 mg
- Calcium 60 mg
- Iron 0.4 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
- Prep Tip: Soak onion slices in ice water for 10 mins to mellow sharpness.