Description
A fresh and vibrant Citrus Feta Salad with Orange Segments made with juicy oranges, creamy feta, crunchy pistachios, and mint over tender greens, tossed in a light honey-citrus dressing. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s the perfect refreshing side dish or light lunch.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 2 large oranges, peeled and segmented
- 1 cup baby spinach or arugula
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced
For the Honey-Citrus Dressing:
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Peel and segment the oranges, removing any pith or seeds.
- Arrange spinach or arugula on a serving plate.
- Top with orange segments, crumbled feta, and chopped pistachios.
- Drizzle the honey-citrus dressing evenly over the salad.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
- For best flavor, use chilled oranges.
- Dress the salad right before serving to keep greens fresh and crisp.
- Arugula adds a peppery bite, while spinach keeps it mild and family-friendly.
- Add grilled chicken or salmon to turn this into a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg