Citrus Pomegranate Avocado Feta Salad (Print)

A vibrant Mediterranean salad with juicy citrus, pomegranate seeds, avocado, and tangy feta cheese.

# What You Need:

→ Citrus Fruits

01 - 2 large navel oranges
02 - 2 large ruby red grapefruits
03 - 1 blood orange, optional for color

→ Fresh Produce

04 - 1 ripe Hass avocado
05 - 1 small red onion
06 - ½ cup fresh pomegranate arils

→ Cheese

07 - ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

→ Salad Greens

08 - 4 cups mixed greens such as arugula, baby spinach, or spring mix

→ Dressing

09 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 teaspoon honey or pure maple syrup
12 - ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
13 - Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, torn
15 - 1 tablespoon toasted pistachios or walnuts, roughly chopped

# How To Make It:

01 - Using a sharp knife, slice off the top and bottom of each orange and grapefruit. Following the curve of the fruit, cut away the peel and white pith. Cut the fruit into thin rounds or supreme into individual segments, collecting any juices.
02 - Halve the avocado lengthwise, remove the pit, and peel back the skin. Slice the flesh into thin, even wedges and set aside.
03 - Cut the red onion in half and slice it paper-thin into half-moons. Soak in ice water for 5 minutes if you prefer a milder bite, then drain.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, and Dijon mustard until fully emulsified. Season with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
05 - Spread the mixed greens across a large serving platter, creating an even bed for layering.
06 - Artfully layer the citrus rounds and segments, avocado slices, and thinly sliced red onion over the bed of greens.
07 - Scatter the pomegranate arils and crumbled feta evenly over the assembled salad. Drizzle the dressing over the top just before serving. If desired, garnish with torn fresh mint leaves and chopped toasted pistachios or walnuts.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of sweet citrus, tart pomegranate, and salty feta hits every flavor note you could want in a single bite.
  • Zero cooking means you can throw it together while catching up with a friend who just arrived at your door.
  • It looks like it took effort but honestly the fruit does all the visual work for you.
02 -
  • Removing all the pith from the citrus matters more than you think, even a thin strip left behind will taste bitter and throw off the whole balance.
  • The dressing keeps for three days in the fridge so make extra and drizzle it over roasted vegetables later in the week.
  • Assemble everything except the dressing and avocado up to two hours ahead, then add the final touches right before serving.
03 -
  • Supreming the citrus sounds fancy but it simply means cutting the fruit into clean segments free of membrane, and it changes the entire texture of the salad from chewy to melting.
  • Warm the honey for ten seconds in the microwave before whisking it into the dressing so it blends smoothly instead of clumping in cold liquid.

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