Citrus – Pomegranate Salad
Nothing refreshes like this Greek salad of citrus, pomegranate and mint. It’s the perfect foil for any rich meal and a wonderful example of the vibrant but simple Mediterranean Diet. Remember to use extra virgin Greek olive oil and sea salt for the best flavor!
Ingredients
- 2 navel or other eating oranges
- 2 blood oranges
- 1 grapefruit
- 1 pomegranate
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin Greek olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Greek honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or red wine vinegar
- Smoked or regular Greek sea salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons julienned fresh mint leaves
Instructions
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Peel the oranges and grapefruit. Cut the citrus into rings and set aside.
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Cut the pomegranate in half across the middle and place the cut side in the palm of your hand. Have a bowl ready. Using a tablespoon, tap vigorously on the exterior of the fruit, letting the arils fall into the bowl.
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Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, honey, smoked or regular sea salt and black pepper until smooth.
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Set the citrus slices decoratively on a platter, alternating between the colors of the orange, blood orange and grapefruit. Scatter the pomegranate over the top. Drizzle with the dressing and garnish with the mint. Serve.
