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A Bowl of Sunshine: Winter Citrus Salad with Mint – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

A Bowl of Sunshine: Winter Citrus Salad with Mint

Chase away the winter blues with this vibrant Winter Citrus Salad! It combines seven unique varieties of citrus, from sweet Cara Cara oranges to tangy Ugli fruit, creating a symphony of juicy textures and bright flavors. A sprinkle of fresh mint adds a cool, crisp finish. It's th
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 148

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cara Cara orange
  • 1 pink or red grapefruit
  • 1 blood orange
  • 2 mandarin oranges
  • 1 cocktail citrus (omit if you can't find)
  • 1 ugli fruit (Jamaican tangelo)
  • 4 kumquats, peels washed well
  • 2 Tbsp (30 ml) finely chopped fresh mint leaves
  • If you can't find all the exotic citrus varieties, feel free to substitute with any combination of oranges, grapefruits, or pomelos you have on hand.
  • For a touch of sweetness and crunch, add a handful of pomegranate arils or a drizzle of agave nectar just before serving.
  • To save time, you can prep the citrus a day in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and just add the fresh mint right before you're ready to serve.

Method
 

  1. Peel the Cara Cara orange, grapefruit, blood orange, and mandarins. Separate the segments, cut them into bite-sized pieces, and place them in a large bowl.
  2. To prepare the cocktail citrus and ugli fruit, use a sharp knife to slice off the top and bottom. Stand the fruit on a cutting board and carefully slice away the peel and white pith, following the curve of the fruit.
  3. Working over the bowl to catch any juices, use a paring knife to carefully cut between the membranes to release the fruit segments directly into the bowl.
  4. Halve the washed kumquats lengthwise, remove any seeds, and thinly slice them.
  5. Add the sliced kumquats to the bowl.
  6. Add the finely chopped fresh mint to the bowl and gently toss everything to combine.
  7. For the best flavor, cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Calories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 2gFat: 0.2g

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