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Winter Citrus Salad with Honeyed Pistachios

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oranges navel, Cara Cara, or blood oranges
  • 1 grapefruit
  • 1 clementine or mandarin
  • ¼ red onion, thinly sliced optional
  • ¼ cup shelled pistachios 30 g
  • 1 tsp butter or coconut oil 5 g
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup 5 mL
  • Pinch of salt
  • Handful of fresh mint or basil leaves

For the Dressing

  • 1 tbsp olive oil 15 mL
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup 5 mL
  • 1 tsp lemon or lime juice 5 mL
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

Prepare the Citrus

  • Slice off the ends of each orange and grapefruit.
  • Using a sharp knife, cut away the peel and white pith.
  • Slice into rounds or segments and arrange on a platter.

Candy the Pistachios

  • In a small skillet, melt butter or coconut oil over medium heat.
  • Add pistachios, honey, and a pinch of salt.
  • Stir constantly for 2–3 minutes , until golden and glossy.
  • Spread on parchment to cool.

Make the Dressing

  • Whisk olive oil, honey, lemon juice, and salt together.

Assemble

  • Drizzle dressing over citrus slices.
  • Sprinkle with honeyed pistachios and fresh mint.
  • Serve immediately.