Winter Citrus Avocado Mint Salad (Print version)

Bright, fresh salad featuring winter citrus, creamy avocado, and mint with a zesty dressing.

# Ingredient List:

→ Citrus

01 - 2 large oranges, peeled and sliced into rounds
02 - 2 blood oranges, peeled and sliced into rounds
03 - 1 grapefruit, peeled and sliced into rounds

→ Avocado

04 - 2 ripe avocados, sliced

→ Fresh Herbs

05 - 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, torn

→ Dressing

06 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
09 - 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
10 - Salt, to taste
11 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tbsp toasted pistachios or sliced almonds (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Arrange the sliced oranges, blood oranges, and grapefruit on a large serving platter.
02 - Fan the avocado slices over the arranged citrus.
03 - Evenly sprinkle the torn mint leaves across the salad.
04 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
05 - Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the salad.
06 - Top with toasted pistachios or almonds if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than scrolling through your phone, yet feels special enough to serve guests.
  • The bitter-bright-creamy combination keeps your palate interested—no boring bites.
  • It's the kind of salad that tastes like pure ingredients, which means no secret list of additives hiding in the background.
02 -
  • If you dress this salad more than a few minutes before serving, the citrus juice will dilute your dressing and make everything watery.
  • Buy your avocados one day before you plan to make this—timing is everything with avocado ripeness.
  • Taste your citrus before you buy it if the market allows; sometimes they look perfect but taste bland, and there's no fixing that.
03 -
  • If your citrus is cold from the refrigerator, let it sit on the counter for 15 minutes before serving—room temperature fruit tastes significantly brighter.
  • Use a microplane to add a whisper of lemon zest across the top just before serving; it adds an aromatic layer that feels generous and thoughtful.

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