Description
Delightful winter citrus salad blends sweet and tangy flavors from Mediterranean orchards. Zesty orange segments, fennel, and mint create a refreshing winter dish that nourishes and delights diners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 grapefruits
- 2 oranges
- 3–4 blood oranges
- 1 tsp (5 milliliters) dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp (1.25 milliliters) sea salt
- 1 tsp (5 milliliters) chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tsp (5 milliliters) poppy seeds
- 2 tbsps (30 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Citrus Preparation: Stabilize each fruit by slicing off top and bottom, then meticulously remove outer peel and white pith using a sharp knife, following the natural fruit curvature to maximize flesh preservation.
- Segmenting Technique: Position a collection bowl underneath to capture escaping juices, then use a serrated knife to delicately separate citrus segments by cutting along inner membranes, extracting pure segments and discarding seeds.
- Dressing Creation: Combine citrus juice, mustard, and salt in a mixing bowl, then gradually whisk in olive oil to create a silky, well-integrated emulsion that will enhance the fruit’s natural flavors.
- Salad Assembly: Gently coat citrus segments with the prepared dressing, ensuring uniform flavor distribution, then artfully arrange the pieces on serving plates with precision and elegance.
- Finishing Touch: Elevate the salad’s sensory experience by sprinkling fresh thyme leaves and a light dusting of poppy seeds, adding botanical complexity and visual intrigue to the dish.
Notes
- Precision Peeling Technique: Use a sharp, sturdy knife to remove pith entirely, preventing bitter flavors and ensuring clean, beautiful citrus segments.
- Juice Maximization: Catch every drop of citrus juice during segmenting; these liquid gold droplets enhance dressing and provide extra flavor depth.
- Emulsion Excellence: Whisk dressing ingredients slowly and steadily, creating a smooth blend that clings perfectly to delicate citrus pieces.
- Garnish with Purpose: Sprinkle thyme and poppy seeds just before serving to maintain crispness and provide unexpected textural contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg