## Winter Citrus Salad with Fennel and Pomegranate — A Refreshing Burst of Flavor
### Introduction
This winter, savor the taste of sunshine with our delightful Winter Citrus Salad. This starburst of oranges, grapefruit, fennel, and pomegranate will dress your dining table with multicolor hues and contrasting textures. Not only is this recipe vibrant and fresh, but it’s also packed full of vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants.
### Why Make This Recipe
You will love our Winter Citrus Salad because it’s:
– Quick to prepare: all done within 15 minutes!
– Full of antioxidants and vitamin C
– A delicious way to enjoy winter citrus fruits
– A beautiful, vibrant dish for winter entertaining
– Can easily be doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
### How to Make Winter Citrus Salad with Fennel and Pomegranate
#### Ingredients:
To make this salad, you will need just a handful of simple ingredients:
– 2 large oranges
– 1 grapefruit
– 1 bulb fennel, thinly sliced
– 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– Salt and pepper to your liking
– A handful of fresh mint leaves, for garnish
#### Directions:
1. Start by peeling your citrus fruits and slicing them into rounds. Arrange them on a serving platter.
2. Thinly slice the fennel and scatter the slices on top of the citrus.
3. Sprinkle over the pomegranate seeds for a sweet and sour pop of flavor.
4. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and drizzle over your salad.
5. Scatter some fresh mint leaves for garnish and serve immediately.
### How to Serve Winter Citrus Salad
This salad is refreshing and bright, making it the perfect side for rich, hearty winter meals. It also works wonderfully as a light, healthy lunch all on its own.
### How to Store Winter Citrus Salad
This salad is best served fresh, immediately after preparation. However, if you need to prepare the salad ahead of time, wait to add the dressing until just before serving to keep the citrus and fennel fresh and crisp.
### Tips to Make Winter Citrus Salad
– Look for ripe, juicy fruits. They will add a lot of flavor and sweetness to your salad.
– Slice your fennel as thinly as possible. A mandoline slicer is great for this, but a sharp knife will do just fine.
### Variation (if any)
If you’re looking for a little change, you can add thinly sliced red onions or substitute the oranges and grapefruits with blood oranges and mandarins for a different flavor and color profile.
### FAQs
#### Can I use a different type of citrus?
Absolutely! This salad can be made with any type of citrus you prefer or have on hand. Blood oranges, mandarins, and even limes would all provide great flavor.
#### Can I make this in advance?
Yes, this salad can be made ahead of time. However, remember to keep the dressing separate and toss the salad right before serving.
#### Can this salad be used as a main dish?
Sure, adding a protein like grilled chicken or shrimp can make this salad a filling main course.