Citrus Pomegranate Avocado Feta Salad (Printer-Friendly)
Juicy citrus, creamy avocado, sweet pomegranate, and salty feta on a bed of arugula with honey-lemon dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Citrus Fruits
01 - 2 large oranges, peeled and sliced
02 - 2 medium pink grapefruits, peeled and sliced
03 - 1 small blood orange, peeled and sliced (optional)
→ Vegetables & Fruit
04 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced
05 - ½ cup pomegranate arils
06 - ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
07 - 2 cups baby arugula or mixed salad greens
→ Dairy
08 - ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
→ Dressing
09 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
10 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
12 - ½ tsp sea salt
13 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
14 - 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined. Set aside.
02 - Arrange the orange, grapefruit, and blood orange slices across a large serving platter or shallow bowl in an overlapping pattern. Layer the baby arugula and thinly sliced red onion over the citrus.
03 - Fan the sliced avocado over the greens and sprinkle generously with pomegranate arils, distributing them evenly across the platter.
04 - Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the entire salad, ensuring all components are lightly coated.
05 - Crumble the feta cheese over the top of the salad. Garnish with torn fresh mint leaves if desired.
06 - Serve immediately to enjoy peak freshness and optimal texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of salty feta and sweet citrus creates a flavor contrast that disappears fast at any table.
- Zero cooking means you can throw it together while catching up with guests.
02 -
- Assemble everything up to the dressing step an hour ahead, then dress right before serving or the arugula will wilt into sadness.
- Peeling citrus with a knife instead of leaving the pith on removes the bitter membrane and makes every bite tender.
03 -
- Run your knife under hot water before slicing the avocado for cleaner cuts that do not drag through the flesh.
- A gentle shake of the platter after dressing helps everything settle naturally into place.