Macadamia Free Winter Citrus Salad with Turmeric-Ginger Dressing
Bright, jewel-toned citrus segments piled over peppery arugula make this winter salad one of the most visually stunning things you can put on a table. The combination of navel oranges, blood oranges, and grapefruit brings a gorgeous range of sweet and tart flavors, while creamy avocado and crunchy pistachios add satisfying texture in every bite. The real star, though, is the turmeric-ginger dressing — whisked together with honey, lemon juice, and olive oil, it's warm and zingy in a way that feels almost medicinal in the best possible sense. Salads like this are often where sneaky nut additions can catch you off guard, but every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, with pistachios as the only nut in play. Thinly sliced red onion adds a subtle sharpness that keeps the whole bowl from tipping too sweet, and a handful of torn fresh mint lifts everything with a cool, herby finish. It comes together in just a few steps — no cooking required beyond whisking the dressing — so it's as practical as it is impressive. Serve it immediately after dressing so the arugula stays lively and the citrus keeps its gorgeous color.
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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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