Citrus Pomegranate Avocado Feta Salad (Printable)
Bright Mediterranean salad with juicy citrus, creamy avocado, pomegranate seeds, and tangy crumbled feta.
# What You Need:
→ Citrus Fruits
01 - 2 large oranges
02 - 2 large grapefruits
03 - 1 blood orange, optional for color
→ Other Produce
04 - 1 ripe avocado
05 - 1 small red onion
06 - 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
→ Cheese
07 - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
→ Salad Greens
08 - 4 cups mixed greens such as arugula, baby spinach, or mixed leaf lettuce
→ Dressing
09 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
12 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
13 - Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, torn
15 - 1 tablespoon toasted pistachios or walnuts, chopped
# Directions:
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 white pith. Cut the citrus into thin rounds or segments, collecting any juices.
02 - Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and peel away the skin. Slice the flesh thinly and set aside.
03 - Peel the red onion and cut it into thin, even slices.
04 - In a small mixing 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 evenly across a large serving platter, creating a lush foundation.
06 - Arrange the citrus segments and avocado slices over the greens. Scatter the thinly sliced red onion on top.
07 - Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds and crumbled feta cheese evenly over the salad.
08 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the entire salad. Garnish with torn fresh mint leaves and chopped toasted pistachios or walnuts. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Zero cooking means you can throw this together when the oven feels like the enemy on a warm day.
- The combination of juicy citrus, creamy avocado, and salty feta hits every single flavor note you could want in one bite.
02 -
- Slice the avocado absolutely last because it browns quickly and there is nothing sadder than brown avocado on a jewel bright salad.
- Cutting the citrus over a bowl saves the runaway juice and you can stir it right into the dressing for extra flavor.
03 -
- A pinch of orange zest stirred into the dressing adds a fragrance that makes people close their eyes when they take the first bite.
- Chill the serving platter for ten minutes before assembling so the salad stays refreshingly cool on the table longer.