Citrus Salad Recipe

A big platter of citrus salad ready to be served.

4.92 from 12 votes

This Citrus Salad is a total show-stopper! Juicy citrus, creamy avocado, and crunchy pistachios come together with a sweet orange dressing for a refreshing, flavor-packed bite.

Prep Time35

Total Time35

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Healthy, Vegetarian

Keyword: citrus salad, citrus salad recipe

Servings: as a side

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $10.12

Equipment

Wide-mouth jar

Ingredients

Dressing

1 orange zested and juiced
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/16 teaspoon pepper

Salad

2 navel oranges or 4 clementines
2 tangerines or tangelos or clementines
2 cara cara oranges
2 blood oranges
2 small avocados
1/3 cup coarsely chopped pistachios
1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta, optional
Handful of fresh basil optional

Optional: Roasted Beets

4 beets golden, red, or variety; or use 1 can drained and thinly sliced

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Instructions

Zest and juice orange to get 1/2 teaspoon zest and 2 tablespoons juice. Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar, seal, and shake well. Stir if honey doesn’t blend. Refrigerate until needed.
Optional Beets: Preheat oven to 400°F. Trim beet tops, leaving roots, wrap in foil, and roast on a pan for 50–60 minutes until tender (knife can easily pierce through). Cool, peel, slice, toss with some dressing, and refrigerate.
Cut off citrus ends, peel by slicing around the fruit, and slice into 1/2-inch rounds, removing seeds. (Otherwise, peel and segment). Peel, pit, and slice avocados.
On a large plate/platter, layer citrus, beets (if using), and avocado. Add cheese, pistachios, and basil as desired.
Shake dressing again and drizzle over the salad to taste (you may not want to use it all). Only dress and add avocado to portions immediately being served to prevent browning; otherwise, store separately and assemble right before enjoying.

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Notes

Note 1: Peel and slice the beets on parchment paper to prevent staining the cutting board. Use gloves to avoid staining your hands!

Storage: Citrus Salad is best enjoyed fresh. The dressing can make the pistachios soft, and the avocados will begin to brown.

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