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Fresh basil sprig is served on the edge of a simple citrus salad with crushed pistachios laying beside the platter.
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Simple Citrus Salad

Treat yourself to the ultimate taste of simplicity with a delightful simple citrus salad, showcasing the irresistible charm of sweet little mandarins adorning a generous serving platter, drizzled with a tantalizing homemade citrus dressing infused with the sweetness of honey, savory shallots and olive oil, and the bright zest of lemon, promising a burst of flavor in every refreshing bite.
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Keyword simple citrus salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 305kcal

Equipment

  • 1-12” serving platter
  • Dinner plate or small platter
  • Glass mason jar

Ingredients

  • 10-12 Mandarin Oranges a.k.a. Little Cuties Clementine Mandarins
  • 1 simple citrus dressing ingredient listing below
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tbs Honey maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 medium shallot finely chopped
  • ⅓ c olive oil extra virgin
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper crushed
  • 1 garlic clove minced (optional)

Optional Garnishes

  • Crumbled feta or goat cheese
  • Basil leaves
  • Lemon Zest
  • Pistachios chopped

Instructions

  • Peel and slice 10-12 mandarin oranges about ¼” thick, arrange on a plate in two layers. Any mixture of other seasonal citrus is also fantastic: Navel, Valencia, or my favorite Cara Cara oranges, blood oranges, or grapefruit.
  • For the dressing: Rub zest in salt to release the lemon oils. Add to a mason jar.
  • Place all ingredients in a mason jar in the order ingredients are listed.
  • The lemon juice and honey are first to allow the lemon to dissolve the honey.
  • Then add the chopped shallots, evoo, and pepper, allow to marinate while you assemble your salad. In this version I added one clove of garlic for an extra savory flair, this is 100% optional.
  • Once the peeled sliced citrus is plated, shake all the dressing ingredients vigorously in a mason jar (with a lid on it) and pour desired amount over the prepared salad. Serve promptly after dressing, as the dressing will immediately start leaching juices from the citrus.
  • Here you can garnish with feta or goat cheese, a few basil leaves, extra lemon zest, or some chopped pistachios if you like. Serve immediately after dressing.

Notes

  • Citrus dressing is not calculated in the nutritional value of the salad.