Citrus Pomegranate Avocado Feta Salad (Printable version)
Bright Mediterranean citrus salad with pomegranate seeds, creamy avocado, and tangy feta on mixed greens.
# Ingredient List:
→ Citrus Fruits
01 - 2 large navel oranges
02 - 2 large ruby red grapefruits
03 - 1 blood orange, optional for color
→ Produce
04 - 1 ripe Hass avocado
05 - 1 small red onion
06 - ½ cup fresh pomegranate arils
→ Cheese
07 - ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
→ Greens
08 - 4 cups mixed greens such as arugula, baby spinach, or spring mix
→ Dressing
09 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 teaspoon honey or pure maple syrup
12 - ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
13 - Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, torn
15 - 1 tablespoon toasted pistachios or walnuts, chopped
# How to Make It:
01 - Using a sharp knife, slice off the top and bottom of each orange and grapefruit. Following the curve of the fruit, cut away the peel and all white pith. Slice the citrus into ¼-inch thick rounds or cut into individual segments over a bowl to catch any juices.
02 - Halve the avocado lengthwise, remove the pit, and peel back the skin. Slice the flesh thinly into even pieces and set aside.
03 - Cut the red onion in half and slice it paper-thin into half-moons. Separate the rings and set aside.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, and Dijon mustard until emulsified. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
05 - Spread the mixed greens across a large serving platter, creating an even bed. Arrange the citrus rounds, avocado slices, and red onion rings in overlapping layers over the greens.
06 - Scatter the pomegranate arils and crumbled feta evenly over the assembled salad.
07 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the entire platter. If desired, finish with torn fresh mint leaves and a sprinkle of toasted pistachios or walnuts. Serve immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The contrast of sweet juicy citrus against salty crumbled feta is genuinely addictive and you will find yourself making this weekly.
- Zero cooking means you can throw this together even when your kitchen motivation is at absolute zero.
02 -
- Citrus segments will weep juice if they sit too long, so assemble close to serving time or the greens will turn soggy and sad.
- A pinch of orange zest in the dressing transforms it from good to restaurant quality with almost zero effort.
03 -
- Supreming the citrus takes a little practice but removes every trace of bitter pith, so watch one quick tutorial and your effort will pay off immediately.
- Toasting the nuts for even two minutes in a dry pan adds a depth of flavor that makes people ask what your secret ingredient is.