Citrus Salad with Fennel
This vibrant and refreshing winter citrus salad features oranges, fennel, creamy avocado, pomegranates, and pistachios, all tossed in a light honey-lemon dressing. It's bursting with flavor and packed with immune-boosting vitamin C.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 oranges (Cara Cara, navel, or blood orange) peeled, pith removed, and cut into rounds
- ½ avocado sliced
- ½ fennel thinly shaved
- ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
- ¼ cup pistachios optional, roasted and unsalted
- fresh mint leaves for garnish
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ lemon or lime juiced
- 1 teaspoon honey mild like clover honey
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon or lime juice, and honey until well combined. Set aside.
- Prepare all the salad ingredients. Remove the peel, pith and any membranes from the orange using a small pairing knife. Slice into thin rounds. Thinly shave the fennel using a mandoline or sharp knife. Slice the avocado.
- Assemble the salad by arraning the orange slices, fennel, and avocado on a plate or serving platter. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and pistachios.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Garnish with fresh mint. Enjoy!