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Bright & Easy Citrus Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette

Close-up of a bright citrus salad featuring ruby red grapefruit, orange segments, arugula, and slivered almonds.
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Make this refreshing citrus salad quickly. It combines segmented oranges and grapefruit with peppery arugula and toasted almonds, finished with a simple honey-lime dressing. This is a light and healthy side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large navel oranges, peeled and segmented
  • 1 large grapefruit, peeled and segmented
  • 4 cups arugula
  • 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)
  • For the Honey-Lime Vinaigrette:
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Pinch of salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the citrus: Cut the top and bottom off the oranges and grapefruit. Stand them upright and slice away the peel and white pith, following the curve of the fruit. Working over a bowl to catch juices, slice between the membranes to release the segments. Set the segments aside and reserve any juice.
  2. Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified. If the reserved citrus juice is needed for thinning, add a teaspoon at a time.
  3. Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, gently combine the arugula, red onion (if using), and the citrus segments.
  4. Dress and serve: Drizzle about half of the vinaigrette over the salad. Toss gently to coat the greens and fruit. Add more dressing as needed, but do not overdress. Sprinkle the toasted sliced almonds over the top just before serving.

Notes

  • To toast almonds, spread them in a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, shaking often, until fragrant and lightly browned. Watch them closely as they burn fast.
  • You can substitute other citrus like mandarins or blood oranges based on what is available.
  • This salad works well as a healthy side dish for grilled meats or as a light lunch.

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