Citrus Pomegranate Feta Salad (Printable Version)
Juicy citrus, pomegranate arils, avocado, and feta on arugula with a honey-lemon dressing.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 Make:
01 - Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside.
02 - Spread the orange, grapefruit, and blood orange slices across a large serving platter or shallow bowl, overlapping slightly for an attractive presentation.
03 - Scatter the baby arugula over the citrus slices and distribute the thinly sliced red onion evenly on top.
04 - Arrange the avocado slices over the greens and sprinkle the pomegranate arils across the entire platter.
05 - Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the 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 best flavor and texture.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Zero cooking required, which means you get all the credit with none of the stovetop stress.
- The combination of salty feta, creamy avocado, and bursting pomegranate seeds makes every bite feel like a small celebration.
02 -
- Assemble everything on the platter no more than thirty minutes before serving, since the avocado will brown and the greens will wilt into sadness otherwise.
- Peel the citrus with a sharp knife rather than your fingers, cutting away every trace of membrane so the naked segments melt on the tongue.
03 -
- Use a serrated knife on the citrus and a chef's knife on the avocado, because the right blade on the right fruit prevents squashed edges and wasted juice.
- Let the dressing sit for five minutes after whisking so the salt dissolves fully and the flavors marry before they hit the plate.