Best 2 Winter Citrus Salad Recipes

As the winter season graces us with an abundance of vibrant citrus fruits, why not embark on a culinary journey and discover the tantalizing flavors of a refreshing winter citrus salad? This flavorful and nutritious dish is a symphony of tangy, sweet, and zesty notes that will awaken your taste buds and leave you craving more. With a myriad of citrus varieties to choose from, each offering its unique characteristics, the possibilities for creating a delightful winter citrus salad are endless. From the classic combination of oranges, grapefruits, and lemons to the lesser-known gems like blood oranges, tangerines, and kumquats, the choice is yours to craft a salad that matches your palate.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

WINTER CITRUS SALAD WITH BELGIAN ENDIVE

Winter Citrus Salad With Belgian Endive image

Late winter really is the time for the best citrus. Produce markets have piles of blood oranges, as well as navel and cara cara oranges and grapefruit, the flesh of each in different vivid brilliant colors. For this salad, use as many kinds of citrus as possible. If you can find pomelos, they add their own kind of sweet tanginess. The combined flavor of sweet and sour citrus, fruity olive oil and coarse salt is seductive.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories dinner, easy, for one, for two, lunch, quick, weekday, salads and dressings, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 blood orange
1 cara cara or navel orange
1 grapefruit
1 small shallot, finely diced
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
2 Belgian endives, trimmed
Coarse sea salt for garnishing, such as fleur de sel

Steps:

Peel the citrus: With a serrated knife, cut off top and bottom of the fruit, so it sits solidly on the cutting board. Cut top to bottom following fruit's curve to remove peel and white pith. Slice the oranges and grapefruit horizontally into 1/8-inch rounds and place them in a bowl. Save the accumulated juice in the bowl for the vinaigrette.
Make the vinaigrette: Combine the shallots with red wine vinegar in a small bowl. Let stand for 10 minutes, then whisk in the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the reserved citrus juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Slice the endives crosswise into 1-inch thick ribbons (but slice the dense core thinner) and place in the center of a salad plate.
Surround the endive with citrus slices. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and sprinkle lightly with coarse sea salt.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 251, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 810 milligrams, Sugar 22 grams

WINTER CITRUS SALAD

Winter Citrus Salad image

A delicious blend of different citrus favors.

Provided by mkchilds

Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes Orange Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 grapefruit, peeled and sections cut away from membrane
2 tangerines, peeled and sectioned
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ lime, juiced
¼ cup honey

Steps:

Combine orange, grapefruit, and tangerine sections with walnuts in a bowl. Squeeze lime juice over salad; drizzle with honey. Stir to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.7 calories, Carbohydrate 47.8 g, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 2.1 mg, Sugar 39.6 g

Tips:

Choose the right citrus fruits: Grapefruits, oranges, and lemons are all good choices for this salad. Look for fruits that are heavy for their size and have smooth, unblemished skin.
Segment the citrus fruits: To segment the citrus fruits, cut off the top and bottom of each fruit. Then, score the peel of the fruit from top to bottom, following the natural segments of the fruit. Use a sharp knife to cut the segments out of the peel, being careful not to cut into the pith.
Prepare the dressing: The dressing for this salad is simple but flavorful. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and salt and pepper to taste. Whisk until well combined.
Assemble the salad: To assemble the salad, place the segmented citrus fruits, avocado, and mint in a large bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Conclusion:

This winter citrus salad is a refreshing and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with vitamins and nutrients, and it is also very low in calories. The combination of citrus fruits, avocado, and mint is delicious and refreshing, and the dressing adds a touch of sweetness and acidity. This salad is sure to please everyone at your table.