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    Home > Salads & Dressings > Winter Fresh Citrus Salad with Grapefruit

    Winter Fresh Citrus Salad with Grapefruit

    Published: Nov 3, 2022 by Lea Ann Brown · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Fresh greens topped with winter fresh fruit, kiwi, grapefruit and oranges.

    A sweet and tangy dressing brings out the best in this citrus salad recipe. Fresh, healthy and colorful, fruit and greens come together for a cheerful side dish. This citrus salad with grapefruit, kiwi and orange is a great way to take advantage of winter produce.

    Citrus Salad with Grapefruit Oranges and Kiwi.

    There’s nothing better than a fresh salad piled high with fresh vegetables and tomatoes. But when Winter sets in and there’s no fresh tomatoes to be found, this Citrus Salad will cheer you up.

    Colorful with pink grapefruit, navel orange and green kiwi, this is a perfect salad to overcome the notion that salads have to be all green.

    Not only does it look beautiful on the plate, It’s easy to make and you just feel good about eating it and serving it to your famiy. 

    It’s simply a great way to incorporate Winter citrus fruit into your meal plans. And especially if you’re looking for a salad with grapefruit.

    Everyone I’ve ever served this to loves this gorgeous refreshing salad.

    Let’s take a look.

    Ingredients You’ll Need

    Ingredients to make citrus salad and citrus salad dressing.
    • Mixed Greens. Grab a clam shell of your favorite mixed green lettuce mix. Peppery arugula would also be a good choice here.
    • 1 Orange
    • 1 Grapefruit
    • 2 Kiwi

    For the Citrus Salad Dressing

    The dressing is a cousin to a Catalina dressing. A lighter version and a perfect compliment for the fruit and the peppery greens. It’s easy to make, with just a few ingredients and a few whisks to blend.

    The end result is a perfect combination of sweet and tangy.

    • Olive Oil
    • Cider Vinegar
    • Honey
    • Catsup
    • Dijon Mustard

    Ingredient Substitutions

    • Orange: A blood orange would work well here and add a depth of color. Satsumas, mandarins and tangelos are other good choices. I’ve also made this recipe using some pineapple chunks.
    • Honey: Agave syrup is a good substitute for honey.

    Step by Step Instructions, It’s Easy

    How to peel an orange and get the white pith off.
    • Step 1: Prepare the fruit. Peel the kiwi and cut into wedges. Remove the peel and white pith from the orange and the grapefruit and slice. Here’s how:
    • With a sharp knife, slice the two ends off of the fruit.
    • Turn the fruit onto one of the ends, and angle the knife so that you can slice the first piece of rind from the orange.
    • Move the knife downwards and along the curve of the fruit.
    • Don’t be shy with this, you want to make sure you’re cutting off that white pith.
    • Continue slicing the skin from the orange until you have a completely naked piece of fruit.
    • At this point, you can either slice the fruit or cut it into wedges. For this citrus salad, we’ll slice the fruit.
    Citrus salad dressing recipe.
    • Step 2: Make The Citrus Salad Dressing. Simply combine the dressing ingredients and using a whisk, blend well.
    • Step 3: To build the salad, place a handful of greens in a white bowl. Top with the slices of orange, grapefruit and kiwi wedges. Drizzle with the dressing and serve. A sprinkle of fresh mint leaves is always welcome.

    FAQ’s

    Can This Salad Be Made Ahead?

    This citrus salad is a great make ahead side dish. You can whisk up the dressing and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days in advance. Peel and slice the fruit a day ahead and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to assemble. It becomes a quick throw together salad for any meal. Store the individual fruits in separate containers.

    Is This Citrus Salad Gluten Free?

    Yes, this salad and the citrus salad dressing is naturally gluten free.

    Tips For Success

    • Make sure you remove all of the white pith from the fruit. To showcase the fruit in all its glory and flavor, make sure to remove even the smallest pieces of white pith. It carries a rough texture and bitter flavor.
    • Depending on how ripe the grapefruit is, it may fall apart in chunks when you try and slice it. That’s ok. A ripe sweet flavor is welcome over a too-tart fruit.

    What To Serve With Citrus Salad

    This fresh vibrant salad is a great match for the bright colors of a salmon dinner like this Maple Mustard Glazed Salmon or even a pasta dish. Try it with Fettuccine mio Amore.

    Recipe for Citrus Salad

    I hope you give this winter fruit salad a try. It’s a perfect side dish to brighten up any Winter Day. And the citrus salad dressing is so simple to make.

    More Salad Recipes With Fruit

    • The Only Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe You’ll Ever Need
    • Fennel Orange Salad
    • Winter Fruit Salad
    • Peach Burrata Salad
    • Baby Kale Salad with Apples

    And if you’re salad fans like us, don’t miss my salad category. You’ll find lots of recipes including the most popular on my site for Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing.

    And my post on 9 Secrets To A Remarkable Tossed Salad. A step by step guide on how to make the best tossed salad ever.

    Citrus Salad with Grapefruit Oranges and Kiwi.

    Citrus Salad

    Combing greens and Winter citrus fruit, this makes a great side dish.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 173kcal
    Author: Lea Ann Brown

    Ingredients

    • 2 Kiwi fruit peeled and quartered
    • 1 orange peeled and sliced in rounds
    • 1/2 grapefruit peeled and sliced in rounds
    • 2-3 Cups mixed greens
    • Dressing for Citrus Salad:
    • 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 Tablespoon ketchup
    • 1 Tablespoon honey
    • 1 Tablespoon cider vinegar
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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    Instructions

    • For the dressing, mix all ingredients in a jar and shake until well blended. Drizzle over mixed baby greens topped with fruit.
    • Peel and remove pith from the grapefruit and the orange. Peel the kiwi fruit and cut into wedges.
    • Place a handful of greens in 4 salad bowls. Top with several pieces of fruit and drizzle with the dressing.

    Notes

    Pineapple is also great on this salad.
    This citrus salad is a great make ahead side dish. You can whisk up the dressing and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days in advance. Peel and slice the fruit a day ahead and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to assemble. It becomes a quick throw together salad for any meal. Store the individual fruits in separate containers.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 339mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 713IU | Vitamin C: 74mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Winter Fruit Citrus Salad…It’s What’s for a Side Dish.

    This recipe for the salad and citrus salad dressing was first published May of 2012 and republished November 2022 with new photos and step by step instructions.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. NancyC says

      May 12, 2012 at 2:02 pm

      This looks so good and healthy–I definitely need to try it!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        May 13, 2012 at 9:09 am

        Thanks for stopping by Nancy. We really liked it. Enjoy.

        Reply
    2. Chris says

      May 12, 2012 at 10:29 am

      Where’s the burger this time? He’s not hiding behind the salad 😉

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        May 13, 2012 at 9:10 am

        No burger this time Chris. I’m having a dinner party this coming weekend with all sorts of sinful offerings … trying to behave before hand. :/

        Reply
    3. Rhonda says

      May 08, 2012 at 11:09 pm

      I adore citrus in a salad, recently I made a grilled grapefruit salad and I’m kicking myself for not blogging about it! Your salad looks so refreshing, perfect for a warm summer’s day.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        May 09, 2012 at 5:39 am

        I’m kicking you for not blogging about it. Sounds really good Rhonda.

        Reply
    4. Jenn's Food Journey says

      May 07, 2012 at 6:33 am

      Looks like the perfect summer salad!!!

      Reply
    5. Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen says

      May 07, 2012 at 5:12 am

      So pretty Lea Ann. I’ve pinned it on my recipes to try. This is my kind of salad, so healthy and fresh.
      Sam

      Reply
    6. Vickie says

      May 06, 2012 at 7:20 pm

      Being one of your original readers, I’m so glad you brought this one back – such a great recipe and so pretty. (eating lots of colors is important) Citrus is a favorite of mine any day and the dressing sounds delicious.

      Reply
    7. Barbara says

      May 06, 2012 at 5:10 am

      The rock formations in the previous post are amazing, Lea Ann. You live in a beautiful part of the country. 🙂

      And I know I’ve said this before, but will repeat: I love your new layout. The header is unusual, colorful and even has texture!

      Citrus salads are a favorite at my house. I like the tasty vinaigrette. Some of our best recipes were the ones we first posted.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        May 06, 2012 at 7:06 am

        Thanks Barbara, it really is a special place. Thanks for the compliment on the layout. Now I just need to come up with a gravatar. I agree, I love fruit in salads when there’s a vinaigrette involved.

        Reply
    8. Sue/the view from great island says

      May 05, 2012 at 5:18 pm

      I think good recipes should make multiple appearances! This one is beautiful, and what an unusual dressing.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        May 06, 2012 at 7:07 am

        Thanks Sue!

        Reply
    9. Karen says

      May 05, 2012 at 4:50 pm

      Looks nice and refreshing. I used to love Catalina dressing!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        May 06, 2012 at 7:08 am

        My mom would always make a salad for dinner and place three bottles of dressing on the table; Thousand Island, Catalina and Ranch. I’d always grab for the catalina.

        Reply
    10. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

      May 05, 2012 at 11:48 am

      Such a colorful salad…and the dressing sounds perfect for the citrus.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        May 06, 2012 at 7:08 am

        Thanks Karen.

        Reply
    11. CJ at Food Stories says

      May 05, 2012 at 11:06 am

      I just found your site on foodblogs.com so I thought I would stop by and take a peek. I just subscribed to your blog feed and can’t wait to see what your next post will be!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        May 06, 2012 at 7:09 am

        Thanks for stopping by and the subscribe. Heading over to your place.

        Reply

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