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summer beautiful citrus salad recipe

Easy and Beautiful Citrus Salad

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 Pink Grapefruits
  • 2-3 Cara Cara oranges
  • 2 Blood Oranges
  • Pinch Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 cup Breanna's Home Style Blush Wine Vinegrette Dressing or opt to use the Sweet Dressing ingredients for this below.
  • Garnishes
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds optional garnish
  • 1 bunch fresh mint optional garnish
  • Ingredients for Sweet Dressing
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp of fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp of orange juice from any leftover orange
  • 1/4 tsp Vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Slice oranges and grapefruits in 1/4" of an inch thick slices that will create round wheels. Make sure to remove any seeds for a smooth eating experience.
  • Arrange the citrus slices on a serving platter or in a bowl, alternating the different types of oranges and the grapefruit for an appealing presentation.
  • Sprinkle Kosher salt all over the salad
  • Garnish with pomegranate seeds and torn pieces of fresh mint.
  • Lightly Drizzle the Blush Wine Dressing or the Sweet Dressing (instructions to make this below)
  • Sweet Dressing Instructions:
  • Mix the ingredients (honey, lemon juice, orange juice, and vanilla extract) in a small bowl until well combined. Drizzle over salad.
  • NOTE: Lightly drizzle your choice of salad dressing so that its addition won't overwhelm the citrusy flavors but complement them. Depending on the size of the salad more or less of the salad dressing might be needed.
  • Enjoy!
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