Citrus Pomegranate Avocado Feta Salad (Printer-Friendly)

Juicy citrus, pomegranate seeds, avocado, and feta on arugula with a honey-lemon dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Citrus Fruits

01 - 2 large oranges, peeled and sliced into rounds
02 - 2 medium pink grapefruits, peeled and sliced into rounds
03 - 1 small blood orange, peeled and sliced into rounds (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, overlapping slightly for an elegant presentation.
03 - Scatter the baby arugula or mixed salad greens over the citrus slices, then distribute the thinly sliced red onion evenly on top.
04 - Arrange the sliced avocado over the greens and sprinkle the pomegranate arils generously across the platter.
05 - Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the entire salad, ensuring all components are lightly coated.
06 - Crumble the feta cheese over the top and garnish with torn fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of sweet juicy citrus and creamy avocado creates the most luxurious texture contrast
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes but looks like something from a fancy restaurant
  • You can prep most components ahead and assemble right before serving
02 -
  • Citrus releases more juice when cut over the serving platter, creating a natural vinaigrette at the bottom
  • The salad must be dressed right before serving or the delicate greens will wilt and lose their appeal
03 -
  • Room temperature citrus releases more juice and tastes sweeter than cold fruit from the refrigerator
  • Use a serrated knife for the cleanest citrus slices that hold their shape beautifully

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