Citrus Pomegranate Feta Salad (Print Version)
Juicy citrus, pomegranate seeds, creamy avocado and crumbled feta in a bright Mediterranean salad.
# What You'll Need:
→ Citrus Fruits
01 - 2 large navel or Valencia oranges, peeled and sliced into rounds
02 - 2 medium pink grapefruits, peeled and sliced into rounds
03 - 1 small blood orange, peeled and sliced into rounds (optional)
→ Vegetables & Fruit
04 - 1 ripe Hass avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and sliced
05 - ½ cup pomegranate arils
06 - ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced into half-moons
07 - 2 cups baby arugula or mixed salad greens
→ Dairy
08 - ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
→ 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 fine sea salt
13 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, torn (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, sea salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified. Set aside.
02 - Arrange the orange, grapefruit, and blood orange slices in a single, overlapping layer across a large serving platter or wide shallow bowl.
03 - Scatter the baby arugula and thinly sliced red onion over the arranged citrus rounds.
04 - Tuck the avocado slices among the citrus and greens. Sprinkle the pomegranate arils evenly across the platter.
05 - Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the entire salad, ensuring all components receive a light coating.
06 - Crumble the feta cheese over the top and scatter torn mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately for the freshest presentation and texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sweet, salty, and tangy flavors balance each other so perfectly that even people who skip salad at dinner go back for seconds.
- It requires zero cooking and comes together in about fifteen minutes, which makes it an effortless showpiece for gatherings or a quiet lunch at home.
02 -
- Section the citrus over a bowl so you catch every drop of juice and the platter stays clean and vibrant.
- Pat the avocado slices dry with a paper towel before laying them on the salad because excess moisture makes the dressing slide right off.
03 -
- Roll the pomegranate firmly on the counter before cutting it open because the seeds release much more easily.
- Choose avocados that are just barely soft because firmer slices hold their shape beautifully on the platter.