Low Iodine Winter Citrus Salad with Turmeric-Ginger Dressing
Bright, jewel-toned citrus segments layered over peppery arugula make this one of the most visually stunning salads you can put on a table in the middle of winter. The combination of navel oranges, blood oranges, and grapefruit brings a sweet-tart complexity that feels genuinely special, while creamy avocado and crunchy pistachios round out every bite. For anyone navigating a low-iodine protocol, salads can feel like a minefield when restaurant dressings and packaged options sneak in iodized salt or unexpected additives — here, you control every single ingredient. The dressing is whisked together from olive oil, fresh lemon juice, raw honey, turmeric, and grated ginger, using a small measured amount of plain salt so you stay well within safe limits. Turmeric gives the vinaigrette a warm golden hue and a subtle earthiness that plays beautifully against the bright citrus. Torn fresh mint scattered over the top at the end adds an herby lift that makes the whole platter feel like something from a nice bistro. It comes together quickly and is best served right away while the arugula is still lightly dressed and the avocado is fresh.
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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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