Citrus Pomegranate Avocado Feta Salad (Printable)

Bright Mediterranean salad with juicy citrus, creamy avocado, pomegranate seeds and crumbled feta cheese.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Citrus Fruits

01 - 2 large oranges
02 - 2 large grapefruits
03 - 1 blood orange (optional, for color)

→ Fresh Produce

04 - 1 ripe avocado
05 - 1 small red onion
06 - 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

→ Cheese

07 - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

→ Salad Greens

08 - 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, baby spinach, or mixed leaf)

→ Dressing

09 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
12 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
13 - Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish (optional)

14 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, torn
15 - 1 tablespoon toasted pistachios or walnuts, chopped

# How-to Steps:

01 - Slice and peel all citrus fruits, removing the white pith completely. Cut into rounds or segments and set aside.
02 - Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and slice the flesh thinly.
03 - Thinly slice the red onion into even rings or half-moons.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well emulsified.
05 - Arrange the mixed greens on a large serving platter. Layer the citrus segments, avocado slices, and red onion evenly over the greens.
06 - Scatter the pomegranate seeds and crumbled feta over the assembled salad.
07 - Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the entire salad.
08 - If desired, finish with torn fresh mint leaves and chopped toasted pistachios or walnuts. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of sweet citrus and creamy avocado feels like eating a edible sunset
  • It comes together in twenty minutes but looks like something from a restaurant
  • Every forkful delivers that perfect sweet salty tangy crunch that keeps you reaching for more
02 -
  • Cut citrus segments over a bowl and save those juices for a vinaigrette later or just drink them straight
  • The dressing is best whisked right before serving because the honey can separate if it sits too long
  • This salad waits for no one—dress it right before eating or the greens will wilt under all that juicy weight
03 -
  • Warm your citrus slightly in the microwave for ten seconds before juicing, you will get more liquid that way
  • If the feta tastes too salty, rinse it under cold water and pat it dry before crumbling

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