Winter Citrus Avocado Mint Salad (Printer-friendly)

Vibrant citrus, creamy avocado, and fresh mint combine for a refreshing and easy salad.

# What You Need:

→ 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 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
09 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons toasted pistachios or sliced almonds (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Place the sliced oranges, blood oranges, and grapefruit evenly on a large serving platter.
02 - Fan the avocado slices over the arranged citrus segments.
03 - Sprinkle the torn mint leaves evenly across the salad for freshness.
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 citrus and avocado layers.
06 - Top with toasted pistachios or sliced almonds if desired, then serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes flat, yet tastes like you've been planning it all week.
  • The acidity from citrus and the creaminess of avocado create this perfect tension that somehow feels both simple and elegant.
  • It's naturally vegan and gluten-free without tasting like you're missing anything.
02 -
  • Don't dress the salad more than five minutes ahead—citrus juice and avocado will start to break down, and the whole thing becomes soggy instead of vibrant.
  • If your avocados are hard, set them on the counter for a day or two; trying to slice an unripe avocado is both impossible and deeply frustrating.
03 -
  • Room-temperature citrus tastes more vibrant than cold; pull it from the fridge 15 minutes before serving if you can.
  • Toast your nuts in a dry pan for two minutes before using—this one small step transforms them from pleasant to craveable.

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