Winter Citrus Celebration Salad

This simple citrus salad never fails to impress. It’s the perfect combination of sweet, tart, and refreshing, and it’s a great way to add some extra nutrients to your plate. Be sure to use the freshest citrus fruits you can find, as the flavor of the salad will be greatly affected by the quality of the fruit.

I first tasted this salad at a restaurant in Los Angeles, and I was immediately hooked. The combination of sweet grapefruit, tart oranges, and tangy lemons was perfectly balanced, and the toasted almonds added a nice crunch. I asked the chef for the recipe, and he was kind enough to share it with me. I’ve been making this salad ever since, and it’s always a hit. I’ve played around with the ingredients over the years, and I’ve found that this combination is the best.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• Mixed greens (such as baby spinach, arugula, or romaine lettuce)
• Grapefruit segments
• Orange segments
• Lemon segments
• Toasted almonds
• Fresh mint, chopped
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Olive oil

Instructions

1. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, grapefruit segments, orange segments, lemon segments, toasted almonds, mint, parsley, and a drizzle of olive oil.
2. Gently toss the salad until the ingredients are well combined.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Serve immediately.

Why It Works

• The combination of sweet, tart, and refreshing citrus fruits is incredibly appealing.
• The toasted almonds add a nice crunch and nutty flavor to the salad.
• The fresh mint and parsley add a touch of herbaceousness that brightens up the salad.
• The olive oil helps to bring all of the flavors together and makes the salad more flavorful.