Winter Greens Citrus Salad (Printable)

Bright mix of winter greens, citrus, pomegranate, and toasted nuts for refreshing flavors.

# What you'll need:

→ Greens

01 - 3.5 oz baby kale
02 - 3.5 oz arugula
03 - 1.75 oz radicchio, thinly sliced

→ Citrus

04 - 1 large orange, peeled and segmented
05 - 1 large grapefruit, peeled and segmented

→ Fruit

06 - 3.5 oz pomegranate seeds

→ Nuts

07 - 2.1 oz mixed nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)

→ Dressing

08 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
09 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 tbsp fresh orange juice
11 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
12 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
13 - 1/4 tsp sea salt
14 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish (optional)

15 - 1 oz crumbled feta cheese
16 - Fresh herbs (mint or parsley), chopped

# How to make it:

01 - Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add mixed nuts and toast for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden. Remove from heat and allow to cool, then roughly chop.
02 - Using a sharp knife, carefully cut away the peel and pith from the orange and grapefruit. Segment the fruit and remove any seeds.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, Dijon mustard, honey, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper until fully emulsified.
04 - In a large bowl, combine baby kale, arugula, and radicchio. Add citrus segments and pomegranate seeds. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to combine evenly.
05 - Top the salad with toasted nuts and, if desired, crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh herbs. Serve immediately.

# Expert suggestions:

01 -
  • Packed with antioxidants and vitamins from fresh seasonal produce
  • Quick and easy to prepare for weeknights or gatherings
02 -
  • Substitute other winter greens like endive or spinach to vary texture and flavor
  • To make vegan, omit feta and use maple syrup in the dressing
03 -
  • Toss greens gently to avoid bruising delicate leaves
  • Segment citrus over a bowl to catch all juices for extra dressing flavor
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