Citrus Salad with Nuts + Seeds
Here’s a recipe for a citrus salad I developed for The Spice Way – San Diego last month. It’s featured on their blog and I even demoed it in-store at their 2nd Anniversary event — maybe you caught the FB live stream? If not, I’ve included it at the bottom of the post. I love this recipe because it’s easy, bright and healthy. Also, very adaptable. Citrus fruits pair really well with a drizzle of olive oil that balances acidity. Same goes for adding nuts and seeds. It’s great to have a mix on hand for throwing on yogurts, salads, or as a snack. You can of course make your own but I used The Spice Way Salad Pistachio Mix: Pistachio. Sesame. Sunflower. Almond. Salt. That’s right, salt! It’ll make the flavors really pop. Adapt this recipe through the seasons by substituting appropriate fruit. I can’t wait to make this with nectarines and peaches later this year.
Citrus Salad with Nut + Seed Mix
Combining fruit, nuts & seeds, a light drizzle of honey & olive oil is proof that healthy and flavorful dishes are easy to make. It’s a dish sure to impress — serve as a starter to share or with a meal. Can’t you picture this on your table with grilled spiced fish or chicken? Bright & fresh, it can be easily paired with bold flavors.
1 Navel Orange (or similar color)
1 Blood Orange (otherwise sub navel orange, if available)
1 Red Grapefruit
1 Kiwi
2 tbsp The Spice Way Salad Pistachio Mix
1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1.5 tbsp Raw Honey
Prepare fruit by slicing off enough of the stem and bottom side to expose the inside + create a flat surface.
For the citrus: with the fruit stable on a cut side, use a knife to trim away the skin and white pith.
For the kiwi: using a vegetable peeler trim off the brown skin.
Slice all the fruit ~ 1/4 inch thick then arrange on a platter by staggering colors and overlapping fruits.
Sprinkle with Salad Pistachio Mix, and drizzle with the olive oil and honey.