This bright Winter Citrus Salad features thinly shaved cucumber and fennel, with pops of freshness from pomegranate and mint.
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Promise me you won’t let the season go by without making yourself a bright, beautiful citrus salad at least once! The vibrant colors and crisp, juicy flavors are the perfect antidote to the winter doldrums. Pair it with a warm and cozy dish like my Baked Orzo with Feta and Spinach or my Loaded Baked Potato Cauliflower Soup for a winter meal that hits the spot.
What makes this Winter Citrus Salad so delicious
This Winter Citrus Salad features some of the best and brightest produce of the season: grapefruit and mandarins, shaved fennel, pomegranate, mint and the most adorable Pure Flavor® Uno Bites™ Nano Cucumbers. Their miniature size makes them perfect for snacking, but they also make a truly memorable addition to this salad.
I sliced the Pure Flavor® Uno Bites™ Nano Cucumbers lengthwise into paper thin ribbons using a mandolin to elevate this salad. Together with the other ingredients, the combination of vibrant colors and different textures are a big winner for the winter season.
A citrus vinaigrette that couldn’t be simpler
I made the easiest vinaigrette ever for this Winter Citrus Salad! Reserve a bit of the grapefruit and squeeze the juice into a small bowl. Then whisk in some olive oil and a pinch of salt- that’s it! Because the other ingredients have so much natural flavor of their own, a complicated dressing isn’t necessary, simply a bit of seasoning.
And don’t skip the flaky sea salt on top- it really accentuates all of the flavors going on in this salad!
How far in advance can I make this citrus salad?
You can prep the ingredients for this salad 1-2 days in advance. I recommend keeping the dressing separate and tossing it in just before serving.
More winter salad recipes to try
- Chicory Salad with Grilled Pear
- Caramelized Endive Salad with Clementines
- Grilled Beet & Fennel Salad
- Winter Romaine Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette
If you make this Winter Citrus Salad, leave a comment and rating below, and share it on Instagram with #LePetitEats!
Winter Citrus Salad with Cucumber
This bright Winter Citrus Salad features thinly shaved cucumber and fennel, with pops of freshness from pomegranate and mint
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Pinch of salt
- 1 Grapefruit peeled and sliced into rounds
- 1-2 Satsuma Mandarins or oranges peeled and sliced into rounds
- 6 Pure Flavor Uno Bites Nano Cucumbers or 1 medium seedless cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 medium fennel bulb thinly sliced
- 1 small handful pomegranate arils
- Fresh Mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Whisk together grapefruit juice, olive oil and salt in a small bow. Set aside.
- Arrange grapefruit slices, mandarin slices, cucumber and fennel on a plate. Drizzle with vinaigrette.
- Top with pomegranate and mint.
- Sprinkle generously with flaky sea salt.
OH this must be the prettiest salad ever! And packed with Vitamin C no fight off that flu!