Pecan Free Winter Citrus Salad with Turmeric-Ginger Dressing
This salad is a full-on celebration of winter produce — jewel-toned citrus segments, creamy avocado, and peppery arugula all come together in a way that feels both effortless and genuinely impressive. The dressing is where things get interesting: turmeric and fresh ginger give it a warm, golden kick that plays beautifully against the bright acidity of lemon juice and the gentle sweetness of raw honey. Segmenting the oranges and grapefruit directly over the bowl means none of that precious juice goes to waste, and it becomes part of the dressing itself. Dry-roasted pistachios bring the crunch and richness you want in a salad like this, delivering all the toasty, nutty satisfaction without any concern about pecans or cross-contact from tree nut mixes. Thinly sliced red onion adds a little sharpness, and torn fresh mint lifts the whole thing with a cool, herby finish. It comes together in just a few simple steps and looks stunning on a platter, making it an easy choice for a weeknight dinner or a showstopping starter at a winter gathering.
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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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