Winter Citrus Avocado Mint (Printable Version)

Vibrant mix of winter citrus, creamy avocado, fresh mint, and a zesty dressing for a refreshing dish.

# What You Need:

→ Citrus

01 - 2 large oranges, peeled and sliced into rounds
02 - 2 blood oranges, peeled and sliced into rounds
03 - 1 grapefruit, peeled and sliced into rounds

→ Avocado

04 - 2 ripe avocados, sliced

→ Fresh Herbs

05 - 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, torn

→ Dressing

06 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
09 - 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tbsp toasted pistachios or sliced almonds (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place the sliced oranges, blood oranges, and grapefruit evenly on a large serving platter.
02 - Fan the avocado slices over the arranged citrus on the platter.
03 - Distribute the torn fresh mint leaves evenly across the salad.
04 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well emulsified.
05 - Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the assembled salad.
06 - Top with toasted pistachios or sliced almonds if desired and serve immediately.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • It's done in 15 minutes, which means you can make it on a Tuesday without thinking.
  • Every bite tastes bright and alive, no matter what season is actually happening outside.
  • The creamy avocado and citrus juice create their own kind of magic without needing cream or complicated technique.
  • It works for lunch alone or as a side that makes everything else on the table feel intentional.
02 -
  • If you prep this more than a couple hours in advance, the avocado will darken and the citrus juice will start to weep—it's a 15-minute recipe because it needs to stay that way.
  • A ripe avocado makes the difference between silky and mushy; one that's not quite ripe is better than one that's overripe.
  • The dressing needs that little bit of honey and mustard to emulsify properly; don't skip them for the sake of simplicity.
03 -
  • A very sharp knife makes citrus prep faster and keeps the fruit from oxidizing as quickly; dull knives squeeze and bruise.
  • If your dressing breaks and looks separated, whisk in a tiny splash of warm water to bring it back together.
  • Flaky sea salt sprinkled at the very end adds a mineral note that makes people wonder what you did differently.

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