Winter Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette Recipe

Ingredients:

• 6 cups mixed winter greens (such as kale, spinach, and arugula)
• 1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented
• 1 orange, peeled and segmented
• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed grapefruit juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF and spread the sliced almonds on a baking sheet. Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until they are golden brown and fragrant. Let them cool down.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, grapefruit juice, honey and Dijon mustard until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed winter greens, grapefruit segments, orange segments, pomegranate seeds, dried cranberries, and toasted sliced almonds.
4. Pour the prepared vinaigrette over the top of the salad and toss everything together until the dressing coats each of the ingredients evenly.

Serving Suggestions:

This Winter Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette makes a great side dish to any winter main course. It’s also perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Serve this salad with a warm crusty bread on the side for a complete meal.

Verdict:

This Winter Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette is a refreshing and nutritious dish. The combination of winter greens with citrus fruits and pomegranate seeds, along with toasted almonds and cranberries, makes it a vibrant and flavorful salad. The citrus vinaigrette dressing is perfectly balanced with honey and Dijon mustard, giving this salad a zesty punch.