Citrus Salad with a Tangy Twist

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Citrus Salad with a Tangy Twist
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on March 15, 2024

This refreshing citrus salad combines a variety of special oranges like blood oranges, cara cara oranges, and mandarins with a tangy dressing made of lemon juice, honey, and a hint of mint. It's a burst of flavor and color on your plate!

Ingredients

  • 3 blood oranges
  • 2 cara cara oranges
  • 3 mandarins
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Peel and slice the blood oranges, cara cara oranges, and mandarins into rounds
  2. Arrange the citrus slices on a plate
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of the lemon, honey, salt, and pepper
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the citrus slices
  5. Garnish with fresh mint leaves
  6. Serve and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Citrus fruits are rich in Vitamin C, which is great for boosting your immune system
  • Blood oranges get their deep red color from antioxidants called anthocyanins
  • Cara cara oranges are a type of navel orange with pink flesh and a sweet taste