Superb Immune-Boosting Citrus Salad to Fight Winter Colds
This Immune-Boosting Citrus Salad brings bright, fresh flavor perfect for fighting winter colds. It is a simple, curated recipe from Amelia and Jacob’s Taste Portfolio.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Citrus fruits (oranges, grapefruit, clementines), 4 cups, segmented
- Avocado, 1 large, diced
- Red onion, 1/4 cup, thinly sliced
- Fresh mint leaves, 1/4 cup, chopped
- Olive oil, 3 tablespoons
- Fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon
- Honey or maple syrup, 1 teaspoon
- Salt, a pinch
- Black pepper, a pinch
Instructions
- Prepare all the citrus fruits by peeling and segmenting them. Place the segments in a large bowl.
- Add the diced avocado, sliced red onion, and chopped mint to the bowl with the citrus.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Gently toss the salad until everything is lightly coated.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- This recipe works well with any seasonal citrus you find.
- For extra crunch, add toasted pecans or walnuts.
- Taste Portfolio suggests making the dressing right before you serve to keep the flavors bright.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg