Citrus Pomegranate Avocado Feta Salad (Printable)
Juicy citrus, pomegranate arils, creamy avocado, and crumbled feta on a bed of arugula with a honey-lemon vinaigrette.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
10 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
12 - ½ tsp sea salt
13 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
14 - 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn (optional)
# Directions:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well emulsified. Set aside.
02 - Peel and slice the oranges, pink grapefruits, and blood orange into even rounds. Arrange the citrus slices across a large serving platter or shallow bowl, overlapping slightly for an elegant presentation.
03 - Scatter the baby arugula or mixed salad greens over the citrus slices. Distribute the thinly sliced red onion evenly across the greens.
04 - Arrange the sliced avocado over the greens. Sprinkle the pomegranate arils generously across the entire platter for bursts of color and sweetness.
05 - Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the entire salad, ensuring all components receive a light coating.
06 - Crumble the feta cheese over the top of the salad. Garnish with torn fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and texture.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Zero cooking required, which means your kitchen stays cool and you look effortlessly impressive.
- The combination of salty feta, sweet citrus, and tart pomegranate makes every bite feel like a surprise party in your mouth.
02 -
- Slice the citrus right before serving because the vibrant colors fade and the fruit weeps if it sits too long on the platter.
- Remove all the white pith from the citrus because it is bitter and will drag down every other flavor you worked to balance.
03 -
- Cut a thin slice off the bottom of each citrus fruit so it sits flat on the board before you peel and slice, giving you stable, even rounds every time.
- Tap the back of a halved pomegranate with a wooden spoon over a bowl to release arils quickly without staining your entire kitchen.