BHA & BHT Free Winter Citrus Salad with Turmeric-Ginger Dressing
Bright, jewel-toned citrus segments layered over peppery arugula with creamy avocado and crunchy pistachios — this salad is as stunning to look at as it is to eat. The homemade turmeric-ginger dressing is the real star, whisked together from fresh lemon juice, raw honey, and whole spices that you can actually identify and trust. That matters more than it sounds, because BHA and BHT are synthetic preservatives that sneak into a surprising number of bottled dressings and roasted nut products under the guise of "freshness." Here, every single ingredient is whole, recognizable, and free of that concern. Segmenting the navel oranges, blood oranges, and grapefruit directly over the bowl means none of that gorgeous juice goes to waste — it mingles with the dressing and makes the arugula sing. The black pepper in the dressing isn't just seasoning; it actually helps your body absorb the turmeric, so this salad is working a little harder than it looks. Serve it immediately after assembling and it's the kind of dish that makes people ask for the recipe before they've even finished their first bite.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 2 navel oranges
- 1 large grapefruit
- 2 blood oranges
- 5 oz baby arugula
- 1 large avocado, pitted, peeled, and sliced
- ⅓ cup dry-roasted pistachios, roughly chopped
- ¼ small red onion, very thinly sliced
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp raw honey
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- ¼ tsp salt
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Make the dressing: in a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, turmeric, ginger, black pepper, and salt until smooth and fully combined.
- 2
Segment the citrus: working over the large mixing bowl to catch any juice, cut away the peel and pith from the navel oranges, grapefruit, and blood oranges, then slice between the membranes to release the segments. Discard the membranes.
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