Here’s a fresh, vibrant recipe for Citrus Feta Salad—a perfect balance of sweet oranges, salty feta, crunchy pistachios, and cooling mint.
🍊 Citrus Feta Salad with Orange Segments, Pistachios & Mint
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 3 large oranges (navel or blood oranges)
- 1 grapefruit (optional, for extra citrus variety)
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ⅓ cup pistachios, lightly toasted
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or baby lettuce)
Dressing:
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar (or lemon juice)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare citrus: Peel oranges (and grapefruit if using), removing all white pith. Cut into segments over a bowl to catch juices.
- Make dressing: Whisk olive oil, honey, vinegar, and 2 tbsp of the citrus juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble salad: On a platter, spread mixed greens. Arrange citrus segments, red onion, feta, and pistachios.
- Add mint: Scatter fresh mint leaves over the top.
- Dress & serve: Drizzle with dressing just before serving.
🌟 Chef’s Tips
- Extra crunch: Add thinly sliced cucumber or radish.
- Sweet boost: Sprinkle pomegranate seeds for color and flavor.
- Make ahead: Prep citrus and dressing in advance; assemble just before serving to keep greens crisp.
🍴 Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: ~250
- Fat: 17g
- Carbs: 18g
- Protein: 6g