Embark on a culinary journey that blends the vibrant flavors of citrus fruits with the aromatic essence of tarragon in a refreshing citrus salad. This tantalizing dish captures the essence of springtime with its vibrant colors and invigorating flavors. Each bite offers a symphony of sweet, tangy, and slightly bitter notes, creating a taste experience that is both delightful and refreshing. As you explore this recipe, you'll discover the perfect balance of sweet and sour, with hints of herbal complexity from the tarragon, making it a delightful side or a light and satisfying main course.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
CITRUS-TARRAGON ASPARAGUS SALAD
I created this colorful salad when I was invited to a friend's Easter egg hunt and potluck picnic. The guests were begging to get my recipe. Let the flavors infuse overnight for the best taste. -Cheryl Magnuson, Apple Valley, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 55m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat broiler. Place peppers on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil 4 in. from heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes. With tongs, rotate peppers a quarter turn. Broil and rotate until all sides are blistered and blackened. Immediately place peppers in a large bowl; let stand, covered, 20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a 6-qt. stockpot, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus in batches; cook, uncovered, just until crisp-tender, 1-2 minutes. Remove asparagus and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry; cut into halves., Peel off and discard charred skin on peppers. Remove stems and seeds. Cut peppers into 1/4-in.-wide strips. In a large bowl, combine asparagus, red peppers and shallots. For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk vinegar, orange zest, tarragon, honey, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Drizzle over asparagus mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate up to 4 hours before serving, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CITRUS SALAD
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 15m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- For the dressing: Add the oil, orange juice, honey, vinegar and mustard to a mason jar and shake to mix.
- For the citrus salad: Carefully cut off the peel of the oranges and limes to remove the pith, then slice.
- Layer the orange and lime slices on a plate and sprinkle over the radishes. Drizzle with some of the dressing and top with the mint leaves.
CITRUS SALAD WITH TARRAGON
Tarragon syrup gives this simple but stunning orange and tangerine salad extra personality.
Provided by Paula Disbrowe
Categories Salad Citrus Breakfast Brunch Vegetarian Quick & Easy Orange Winter Healthy Vegan Tangerine Tarragon Bon Appétit Fat Free Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine sugar, 1/4 cup tarragon, and 1/4 cup water in a jar, cover, and shake until sugar is dissolved. Strain tarragon syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean jar or small bowl; discard tarragon.
- Using a sharp knife, remove peel and white pith from blood oranges, clementines, navel oranges, and tangerines; discard. Slice citrus crosswise into 1/4"-thick rounds. Arrange citrus on a platter, drizzle with tarragon syrup (if your citrus is sweet, you may not want to use all of the syrup), and top with more tarragon leaves.
- Do Ahead
- Syrup can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
WARM BUTTER-POACHED LOBSTER SALAD WITH TARRAGON-CITRUS DRESSING
Meat from a single lobster, decadently poached in tarragon-citrus butter, then tossed in a vibrant tangelo dressing with tarragon leaves and citrus fruit, and then arranged over Bibb lettuce, is rich enough to share.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add 2 tablespoons salt and the vinegar. Plunge lobster head-first into water; cook 3 minutes (meat will not be fully cooked). Transfer lobster to a cutting board.
- Using a kitchen towel to protect your hands, twist off tail and claws; discard body. Twist fan off end of tail, and push meat out of shell. Alternatively, use kitchen shears to cut up length of tail, and pull shell away from meat. Cut tail meat in half lengthwise, and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels; set aside. Separate claws from knuckles; twist and pull off pincers, being careful to keep meat intact. With back of knife, crack knuckle end of claw to loosen shell. Gently remove whole piece of meat; set aside with tail. Using your finger or the handle of a spoon, push knuckle meat out of shell. Wipe any white residue off meat. Meat can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 2 hours ahead; bring to room temperature before poaching.
- Remove peel and pith from tangelo using a sharp knife. Working over a bowl, carve out flesh between membranes, allowing segments to drop into bowl. Squeeze juice from membranes into bowl. Transfer juice in bowl to a separate bowl; reserve juice for dressing.
- Put 1/3 cup juice into a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and whisk in butter, 1 piece at a time, until smooth. Add a pinch of salt and the tarragon sprig. Submerge lobster meat in the butter sauce. Poach until opaque and cooked through, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes.
- Whisk 3 tablespoons warm poaching liquid into 2 tablespoons reserved juice in bowl; whisk in pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add lobster to dressing; toss gently to coat. Just before serving, add tangelo segments and tarragon leaves; toss gently to combine. Season with salt.
- Arrange 2 lettuce leaves on each serving plate. Place lobster and tangelo segments on top. Spoon dressing over top.
CITRUS SALAD
Fresh summer fruit and lettuce salad made fast and easy.
Provided by BARBMD
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes Orange Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place lime slices, tangerine sections, navel orange, and grapefruit in a bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the lime zest, mandarin orange zest, shallots, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Pour over the fruit. Arrange dressed fruit atop romaine lettuce to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 300.1 mg, Sugar 12.5 g
WINTER CITRUS SALAD WITH HONEY DRESSING
This citrus salad requires only that you overcome the notion that salads must be green; it's a novel and wonderful antidote to sorry-looking lettuce. If you're lucky and can find blood oranges, use them; same with the odd, supremely delicious and usually quite pricey pomelos.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Peel citrus, removing as much pith as possible, and slice into wheels. Remove any pits, layer fruit on a serving dish, sprinkle with salt and garnish with chopped onion.
- Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, lime juice and tarragon until well combined; taste, adjust seasoning as needed and drizzle over salad.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 168, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 392 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams
CITRUS TARRAGON CHICKEN
Another magazine cut out I have been saving. Might go well with some hot garlic bread, corn on the cob, spinach salad and a glass of chardonnay. Enjoy!
Provided by Martini Guy
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Salt and pepper chicken to taste.
- Combine first 6 ingredients and mix well.
- Pour mixtrue over chicken, cover and marinate in refrigerator 2 hours or overnight.
- Drain chicken and discard marinade.
- Grill (or broil) chicken until fully cooked.
- Preparation time does not include marinate time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.6, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 102.7, Sodium 116.8, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 3.4, Protein 41.6
CITRUS AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH ORANGE WATER
Salting the citrus draws out some of the juice, which becomes part of the vinaigrette.
Provided by Andy Baraghani
Categories Bon Appétit Salad Citrus Orange Fruit Grapefruit Kumquat Tarragon Avocado Pistachio Healthy Quick and Healthy Vegetarian Vegan Wheat/Gluten-Free
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Using a paring knife, remove peel and white pith from citrus, being careful not to remove too much of the flesh. Slice citrus into 1/2"-thick rounds, then cut into 1 1/2" pieces (it looks cool and is less fussy if pieces aren't too exact in shape and size). Transfer to a medium bowl and add kumquats, if using, lemon juice, orange-flower water, and salt. Toss and let sit 5 minutes so citrus can release some of their juices.
- Transfer citrus, leaving juice behind, to a large plate. Tuck avocado in between and around citrus.
- Spoon citrus juice over salad, scatter pistachios and tarragon over, and drizzle with oil.
TOMATO-AND-CUCUMBER SALAD WITH TARRAGON-AND-CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories salads and dressings, appetizer
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, shallot, salt and pepper. Add the tomatoes, cucumbers, onion and chives and toss to coat. Add the tarragon and mint and toss again. Line a serving bowl with the lettuce leaves and transfer the salad to it. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 194, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 401 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams
WINTER CITRUS SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: small fennel bulb, blood oranges, cara cara oranges, grapefruit, fresh mint, kosher salt, olive oil, uncooked farro, water, pistachio, lemon juice, honey, kosher salt, fresh tarragon, olive oil
Provided by Isabel Castillo
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Trim the fronds and stalks off of the fennel bulb. Cut the bulb in half crosswise, remove the core, then thinly slice. Add the sliced fennel to a medium bowl and set aside.
- Slice off the top and bottom of a blood orange so it sits flat on your cutting board. Carefully cut off the peel and pith in downward strips around the orange, removing as little fruit as possible. Carefully cut between the membranes to remove the segments. Repeat with the rest of the blood oranges, the Cara Cara oranges, and the grapefruit.
- Add the citrus segments to the bowl with the fennel, along with the mint. Season with salt and toss to combine. Set aside while you make the dressing and farro.
- Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, salt, and tarragon. Add the olive oil, a bit at a time, and whisk until fully incorporated. Set aside.
- Heat a bit of olive oil in a small pot over medium heat. Add the farro and toast until just slightly golden brown. Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, until the farro is tender and has absorbed the water.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the honey tarragon dressing to the warm farro and toss well.
- In a small pan over medium heat, toast the pistachios until slightly brown and aromatic.
- Divide the citrus fennel mixture between serving bowls and top with the farro and pistachios. Add more dressing to taste, if desired.
- Enjoy!
- Nutrition - Salad, with dressing - Calories: 415, Total fat: 15 grams, Sodium: 429 mg, Total carbs: 70 grams, Dietary fiber: 11 grams, Sugars: 33 grams, Protein: 6 grams
Nutrition Facts : Calories 532 calories, Carbohydrate 78 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 41 grams
Tips:
- Choose the right citrus fruits: Use a variety of citrus fruits to create a salad with a complex flavor profile. Some good options include oranges, grapefruits, lemons, limes, and tangerines.
- Segment the citrus fruits properly: To avoid bitterness, use a sharp knife to remove the pith from the citrus fruits before segmenting them.
- Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as tarragon, mint, and basil, add a bright, herbaceous flavor to the salad.
- Add some sweetness: To balance out the tartness of the citrus fruits, add a touch of sweetness with honey, agave nectar, or maple syrup.
- Chill the salad before serving: Chilling the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving allows the flavors to meld and develop.
Conclusion:
Citrus salads are a refreshing and healthy way to enjoy the delicious flavors of citrus fruits. With a variety of citrus fruits, fresh herbs, and a touch of sweetness, these salads are sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a light and flavorful dish, give one of these citrus salad recipes a try!
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