Citrus Pomegranate Feta Salad (Printable)
Refreshing citrus and pomegranate salad with creamy avocado and tangy feta, drizzled with honey-lemon dressing.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Citrus Fruits
01 - 2 large oranges, peeled and segmented
02 - 2 large grapefruits, peeled and segmented
03 - 1 blood orange, peeled and segmented (optional, for color contrast)
→ Fresh Produce
04 - 1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, and thinly sliced
05 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
06 - ½ cup pomegranate arils
→ Cheese
07 - ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
→ Salad Greens
08 - 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, baby spinach, or spring mix)
→ Dressing
09 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
12 - ½ tsp Dijon mustard
13 - Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish (Optional)
14 - 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn
15 - 1 tbsp toasted pistachios or walnuts, roughly chopped
# How to Prepare:
01 - Using a sharp knife, slice off the tops and bottoms of each orange and grapefruit. Following the curve of the fruit, cut away the peel and all white pith. Cut the citrus into thin rounds or release individual segments by slicing along the membrane walls.
02 - Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and peel away the skin. Lay each half flat-side down and slice thinly into elegant fans.
03 - Halve the red onion and cut into paper-thin slices. Soak in ice water for 5 minutes if you prefer a milder bite, then drain.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), and Dijon mustard until emulsified. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
05 - Spread the mixed greens across a large serving platter. Arrange the citrus segments, avocado slices, and red onion in overlapping layers over the greens.
06 - Scatter the pomegranate arils and crumbled feta evenly over the assembled salad.
07 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the entire platter. If desired, finish with torn fresh mint leaves and a sprinkle of toasted pistachios or walnuts. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Zero cooking required, which means you get a stunning plate of food without ever turning on the stove.
- The combination of sweet citrus, creamy avocado, and salty feta hits every flavor note you could want in a single bite.
02 -
- Citrus keeps leaking juice after you slice it, so assemble the salad close to serving time or the greens will turn soggy and sad.
- Avocado browns fast once exposed to air, so a squeeze of extra lemon juice over the slices buys you a little more time.
03 -
- A sharp knife makes all the difference when cutting citrus cleanly, so take a minute to sharpen yours before starting.
- Toasting the nuts in a dry pan for two minutes transforms them from background texture to something guests will actually notice and ask about.