Description
Brighten up your meal with this Easy Citrus Salad, a refreshing blend of sweet oranges, tangy grapefruits, and zesty lemons, enhanced by fresh mint and a drizzle of olive oil. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a light snack, this vibrant dish bursts with flavor and is quick to prepare. Enjoy its colorful presentation that adds a delightful touch to any table setting!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large navel oranges, peeled and segmented
- 1 large ruby red grapefruit, peeled and segmented
- 1 medium lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 tbsp honey (or agave syrup)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Peel and segment the oranges and grapefruit, removing any white pith. Cut into bite-sized pieces and place in a mixing bowl.
- Squeeze lemon juice into a small bowl; drizzle over citrus fruits to prevent browning.
- Gently toss the citrus pieces with honey (or agave syrup) until coated.
- Add chopped mint leaves and lightly stir to combine flavors.
- Finish by drizzling olive oil on top; toss gently until evenly mixed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg