Citrus Pomegranate Avocado Feta Salad (Print View)
Bright Mediterranean citrus salad with pomegranate seeds, creamy avocado, and crumbled feta. Fresh, vibrant, and ready in minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Citrus Fruits
01 - 2 large oranges, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
02 - 2 medium pink grapefruits, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
03 - 1 small blood orange, peeled and sliced (optional)
→ Vegetables & Fruit
04 - 1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and sliced
05 - 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
06 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced into half-moons
07 - 2 cups baby arugula or mixed salad greens
→ Dairy
08 - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
→ Dressing
09 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
12 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, torn (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper until fully emulsified. Set aside.
02 - Layer the orange, grapefruit, and blood orange slices across a large serving platter or shallow bowl, overlapping slightly for visual appeal.
03 - Scatter the baby arugula and thinly sliced red onion evenly over the arranged citrus slices.
04 - Distribute the sliced avocado over the greens and sprinkle the pomegranate arils across the entire platter.
05 - Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the entire salad, ensuring all components are lightly coated.
06 - Crumble the feta cheese over the top and scatter torn mint leaves if using. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and texture.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Zero cooking required, which means you get maximum wow factor with zero stove time and almost zero cleanup.
- The contrast of salty feta against sweet juicy citrus and creamy avocado will make you question why you ever bothered with complicated salads.
02 -
- Assemble the salad no more than thirty minutes before serving, otherwise the avocado browns and the citrus weeps and the whole thing looks defeated.
- Cut the citrus over a bowl to catch all the escaping juice, then drizzle that juice into your dressing for an extra layer of flavor.
03 -
- Remove the pith completely from the citrus because even a little bit of that white bitterness will throw off the balance of the whole salad.
- Use your hands to crumble the feta directly over the platter for uneven crumbles that look rustic and melt into the dressing in the best way.