Winter Citrus and Greens Salad

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This Winter Citrus Salad is the perfect winter salad to go with almost any meal. The tangy citrus vinaigrette, paired with salty feta, sweet figs, roasted pistachios and fresh greens will instantly make you feel like you have your life together. Want more to love? This recipe is grain and gluten-free, and can be made paleo or vegan.

Winter Citrus Salad 25 - This Winter Citrus Salad is the perfect winter salad to go with almost any meal. The tangy citrus vinaigrette, paired with salty feta, sweet figs, roasted pistachios and fresh greens will instantly make you feel like you have your life together. Want more to love? This recipe is grain and gluten-free, and can be made paleo or vegan.

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This Winter Citrus Salad is the perfect winter salad to go with almost any meal. The tangy citrus vinaigrette, paired with salty feta, sweet figs, roasted pistachios and fresh greens will instantly make you feel like you have your life together.

Want more to love? This recipe is grain and gluten-free, and can be made paleo or vegan.

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Winter Citrus Salad - This Winter Citrus Salad is the perfect winter salad to go with almost any meal. The tangy citrus vinaigrette, paired with salty feta, sweet figs, roasted pistachios and fresh greens will instantly make you feel like you have your life together. Want more to love? This recipe is grain and gluten-free, and can be made paleo or vegan.

Can you eat salad in the winter?

Why yes, you certainly can eat salads in the winter! In the winter citrus is king!

Lemons, oranges, and grapefruits are all in season during the winter. Featuring a variety of incredible winter fruits like tasty figs and tangy citrus like grapefruit or navel oranges, this winter salad is a perfect addition to any dinner table.

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Winter Citrus Salad 24 - This Winter Citrus Salad is the perfect winter salad to go with almost any meal. The tangy citrus vinaigrette, paired with salty feta, sweet figs, roasted pistachios and fresh greens will instantly make you feel like you have your life together. Want more to love? This recipe is grain and gluten-free, and can be made paleo or vegan.

Winter Salad Ingredients

Making salads in the winter requires seasonal fruits and vegetables.

To make the winter salad you will need:

Winter Citrus Salad 1 - This Winter Citrus Salad is the perfect winter salad to go with almost any meal. The tangy citrus vinaigrette, paired with salty feta, sweet figs, roasted pistachios and fresh greens will instantly make you feel like you have your life together. Want more to love? This recipe is grain and gluten-free, and can be made paleo or vegan.

To make the citrus salad dressing you will need

  • Olive oil
  • Orange juice
  • Rice vinegar
  • Honey (or maple syrup)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
Winter Citrus Salad 4 - This Winter Citrus Salad is the perfect winter salad to go with almost any meal. The tangy citrus vinaigrette, paired with salty feta, sweet figs, roasted pistachios and fresh greens will instantly make you feel like you have your life together. Want more to love? This recipe is grain and gluten-free, and can be made paleo or vegan.

For the full list of ingredients, and the printable recipe, be sure to check out the recipe card below.

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How to make a citrus winter salad

Step 1: Place the salad greens into a large serving bowl or individual bowls. Top the greens with the grapefruit, oranges, feta cheese, figs, and pistachios.

Winter Citrus Salad 16 - This Winter Citrus Salad is the perfect winter salad to go with almost any meal. The tangy citrus vinaigrette, paired with salty feta, sweet figs, roasted pistachios and fresh greens will instantly make you feel like you have your life together. Want more to love? This recipe is grain and gluten-free, and can be made paleo or vegan.

Step2: In a small jar or bowl, add the ingredients for the dressing. Seal and shake or whisk until well combined.

Winter Citrus Salad 3 - This Winter Citrus Salad is the perfect winter salad to go with almost any meal. The tangy citrus vinaigrette, paired with salty feta, sweet figs, roasted pistachios and fresh greens will instantly make you feel like you have your life together. Want more to love? This recipe is grain and gluten-free, and can be made paleo or vegan.

Step 3: Prior serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.

Winter Citrus Salad 20 - This Winter Citrus Salad is the perfect winter salad to go with almost any meal. The tangy citrus vinaigrette, paired with salty feta, sweet figs, roasted pistachios and fresh greens will instantly make you feel like you have your life together. Want more to love? This recipe is grain and gluten-free, and can be made paleo or vegan.

Make this Winter Citrus Salad, then check out my Montreal Steak Salad with Pears, Cranberries and Honey Mustard Dressing, Pear Salad with Gorgonzola Dressing, and Pomegranate and Apple Green Christmas Salad and more of my Winter salad recipes.

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TIPS AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Read on for tips and substitution ideas, how to make this recipe vegan, and how to store this salad.

Substitution ideas

While this is the complete opposite of vegan, this salad is also very tasty with cooked bacon :).

How to make this salad vegan

  • Use maple syrup instead of honey in the dressing
  • Instead of feta cheese, use Tofu cheese. Tofu makes a fantastic vegan substitute for feta cheese, offering a low fat, high protein alternative that’s as healthy as it is delicious.

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How to store this salad

The citrus salad dressing can be stored in an air-tight container such as a mason jar for up to 5 days. The salad unfortunately should only be assembled just prior to serving as it does not keep well once the dressing is on it. You can prep the ingredients ahead of time and keep them in separate containers.

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Winter Citrus Salad 27 - This Winter Citrus Salad is the perfect winter salad to go with almost any meal. The tangy citrus vinaigrette, paired with salty feta, sweet figs, roasted pistachios and fresh greens will instantly make you feel like you have your life together. Want more to love? This recipe is grain and gluten-free, and can be made paleo or vegan.

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This Winter Citrus Salad is the perfect winter salad to go with almost any meal. The tangy citrus vinaigrette, paired with salty feta, sweet figs, roasted pistachios and fresh greens will instantly make you feel like you have your life together. Want more to love? This recipe is grain and gluten-free, and can be made paleo or vegan.
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Winter Citrus Salad Recipe

9e6272d16533b616004d97f7b4e6c8d058595fc2b634d1a35e29d9ad2c6a4ccc?s=20&d=mm&r=g - This Winter Citrus Salad is the perfect winter salad to go with almost any meal. The tangy citrus vinaigrette, paired with salty feta, sweet figs, roasted pistachios and fresh greens will instantly make you feel like you have your life together. Want more to love? This recipe is grain and gluten-free, and can be made paleo or vegan.Janice
This Winter Citrus Salad is the perfect winter salad to go with almost any meal. The tangy citrus vinaigrette, paired with salty feta, sweet figs, roasted pistachios and fresh greens will instantly make you feel like you have your life together.
prep: 15 minutes
calories: 225kcal
servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients 

For the winter salad:

  • 1 5 ounce package mixed salad greens
  • 1 grapefruit (peeled and sectioned)
  • 2 naval oranges (peeled and sectioned)
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup dried figs (diced)
  • ¼ cup roasted pistachios

For the citrus dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  • Place the salad greens into a large serving bowl or individual bowls. Top the greens with the grapefruit, oranges, feta cheese, figs, and pistachios.
    Winter Citrus Salad 17 - This Winter Citrus Salad is the perfect winter salad to go with almost any meal. The tangy citrus vinaigrette, paired with salty feta, sweet figs, roasted pistachios and fresh greens will instantly make you feel like you have your life together. Want more to love? This recipe is grain and gluten-free, and can be made paleo or vegan.
  • In a small jar or bowl, add the ingredients for the dressing. Seal and shake or whisk until well combined.
    Winter Citrus Salad 3 - This Winter Citrus Salad is the perfect winter salad to go with almost any meal. The tangy citrus vinaigrette, paired with salty feta, sweet figs, roasted pistachios and fresh greens will instantly make you feel like you have your life together. Want more to love? This recipe is grain and gluten-free, and can be made paleo or vegan.
  • Prior to serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 274mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 18g

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This Winter Citrus Salad is the perfect winter salad to go with almost any meal. The tangy citrus vinaigrette, paired with salty feta, sweet figs, roasted pistachios and fresh greens will instantly make you feel like you have your life together. Want more to love? This recipe is grain and gluten-free, and can be made paleo or vegan.

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