5 Ingredient Citrus Salad (Mediterranean Diet, Vegan)

5 Ingredient Citrus Salad is made with healthy fresh ingredients and is friendly to the Mediterranean diet, Vegan diet, and more.

This colorful salad features the sweet and tangy flavors of fresh citrus fruit balanced by the savory flavors of peppers and onions.

What is citrus salad?

Citrus salad is a refreshing dish that typically features a variety of citrus fruits such as oranges, grapefruits, and tangerines along with fresh herbs and vegetables.

I like how simple this fresh ingredient salad is to make..

Have you tried my recipe for Slow Cooker Mediterranean Diet Chicken?

That Slow Cooker Mediterranean Diet Chicken is an easy and flavorful meal recipe made with skinless chicken breasts and healthier ingredients. That tasty chicken recipe would go great when served with this simple salad recipe.

This salad recipe looks great when presented in a large serving bowl for salads. You can find a variety of large salad serving bowls here.

Why we love thie easy citrus salad.

This salad really has the perfect balance of sweet and tangy citrus fruit balanced by crunchy and heated sliced peppers. The onions and cilantro add additional flavors to this simle salad.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• This salad takes about ten minutes to make.
• Citrus salad is especially perfect on a warm summer day but, can also be good on a cool winter day as mandarin oranges are about always available.
• While this salad is great as an appetizer or side, it can also be served as a dip with tortilla chips.
• Personalizing this recipe is as easy as switching out your oranges with grapefruit to topping it with chunks of cheese (feta?) and sliced nuts.
• This salad goes great when served with a spring salad lettuce (arugula etc) to make a larger salad that can be served as a meal.
• You can also serve this salad as a condiment to top your Tofu Fajitas or Foil Packet Chicken Breast with.

Ingredients needed to make this spicy orange salad.

• Oranges. My salad was made with mandarin oranges. The orangers were peeled and separated. If your oranges are firm enough, you can dice them up as desired.
• Onion. A flavorful red onion was used in my salad. The onion was sliced thin for more flavor.
• Peppers. Serrano peppers were sliced thin and seeds were left intact for an extra kick. You can use the pepper(s) of your choice with or without the seeds.
• Lime Juice. Used for tossing the ingredients in. It is best to use freshly squeezed lime juice.
• Seasonings as desired. This can include salt and/or pepper.
• Optional ingredients, Honey or maple syrup for tossing, fresh mint leaves for flavor, and toasted nuts or seeds for texture.

Tips for making the best salad with citrus fruit.

Use fresh citrus fruit for best results when it comes to taste and presentation of this recipe. Your fruit should be firm, intact, and ripe.

More helpful tips for you.

1. When peeling your citrus fruit, remove the pith or white membrane that hangs off the pieces as these not only look less appealing, they can get in the way when eating the salad.
2. If your oranges are firm enough, you can slice or use a cookie cutter to cut them into designs for an attractive presentation.
3. Drizzling honey or maple syrup over your salad can both enhance the flavor of the fruit and balance out the savory elements.
4. Serve this salad for dessert by adding additional cut fruit such as watermelon or apples.
5. Top this salad with crumble of feta or blue cheese for a soft and mellow balance to the other ingredients.
6. Use this salad as an ingredient in your other salads, on top of burgers, or with ice cream.

How to make 5 Ingredient Citrus Salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes.
Servings: 4, depending on how it is served .

1. Prepare your ingredients as indicated. Peel the oranges and separate them into pieces, slice the peppers and onion, and mince the cilantro.
2. Place half of the orange pieces in a large bowl.
3. Add the sliced onions over the oranges and then top that with the peppers.
4. Drizzle half of the lime juice over the ingredients and toss the ingredients until the lime juice in well integrated.
5. Arrange the remaining orange pieces over the tossed ingredients. Drizzle the remaining lime juice over the oranges and top that with the cilantro and any desired seasonings.
6. Refrigerate the salad for 10 to 20 minutes for the flavors to meld together before serving. You can top the salad with optional cheese, nuts, seed, or seasoning as desired.

Expert Tip 👉 For an impressive presentation, strategically arrange the ingredients by size and color starting with the oranges on the bottom.

How to store citrus salad.

This salad is best when served fresh. If you do have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to a few days. Expect some change in flavors and integrity of the ingredients if you do store the salad.

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• Roasted Red Pepper Gazpacho
• Easy Avocado Hummus
• Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta
• Mediterranean Diet Cilantro Lime Chicken Breasts
• Vegan ‘Cheesy’ Spinach Dip
• Simple Vegetarian Mushroom Ramen Bowl (video)

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5 Ingredient Citrus Salad (Mediterranean Diet, Vegan), a quick and simple side or appetizer recipe made with citrus fruit and peppers.

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