Citrus Pomegranate Avocado Feta Salad (Print View)
Juicy citrus, pomegranate seeds, creamy avocado, and feta on a bed of arugula with a honey-lemon dressing.
# What You Need:
→ Citrus Fruits
01 - 2 large 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 avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced
05 - ½ cup pomegranate arils
06 - ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
07 - 2 cups baby arugula or mixed salad greens
→ Dairy
08 - ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
→ Dressing
09 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
12 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
13 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, torn (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), sea salt, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.
02 - Arrange the orange, grapefruit, and blood orange slices across a large serving platter or shallow bowl, fanning them out for an elegant presentation.
03 - Scatter the baby arugula and thinly sliced red onion evenly over the citrus slices.
04 - Tuck the sliced avocado pieces among the citrus and greens, then sprinkle the pomegranate arils across the platter.
05 - Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the entire salad, ensuring all components are lightly coated.
06 - Crumble the feta cheese over the top and garnish with torn fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and texture.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The contrast of sweet citrus, creamy avocado, and salty feta will ruin you for plain green salads forever.
- Zero cooking means you can throw this together while your guests are hanging up their coats.
02 -
- Slice the citrus right before serving because the exposed fruit starts to dry out and lose its shine within thirty minutes.
- Peel the citrus with a knife rather than your fingers to remove the bitter white pith completely.
03 -
- Cut a thin slice off the bottom of each citrus fruit so it sits flat on the board while you peel and slice safely.
- Use a serrated knife on the citrus for clean cuts that dont crush the delicate segments.