Description
A fresh and vibrant Citrus Feta Salad with Orange Segments featuring juicy citrus, creamy feta, crunchy pistachios, and refreshing mint tossed in a light honey-citrus dressing. Perfect for a quick, healthy lunch or elegant side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
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
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 and seeds.
- Arrange spinach or arugula on a serving plate.
- Top with orange segments, crumbled feta, and chopped pistachios.
- Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe, sweet oranges for the best flavor.
- Swap pistachios with almonds or walnuts if needed.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a protein boost.
- Dress the salad just before serving to keep greens fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg