Sweet & Tart Citrus Avocado Salad with Pomegranate Dressing
This colorful citrus avocado salad is packed with juicy oranges, tart grapefruit, creamy avocado, and crunchy pomegranate seeds—all tossed in a sweet-tangy homemade pomegranate dressing. It’s bright, fresh, and perfect for everything from brunch to dinner parties. Bonus: you’ll sneak in an extra serving of fruit without even trying!
Servings 4 people
Calories 274kcal
Ingredients
Vinaigrette
- ¼ cup pomegranate juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salad
- 8 cups mixed greens
- 2 cups citrus fruit - any combination of fresh mandarin oranges, navel oranges or grapefruit peeled and separated into segments
- ½ red onion sliced
- 1 avocado diced
- ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
Instructions
Vinaigrette
- Combine all the ingredients for dressing except olive oil together in a blender and mix. Then with the blender on, slowly add the oil. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, ¼ cup pomegranate juice, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon honey, Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Place the dressing in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Salad
- Add greens to a bowl and drizzle with a few spoonfuls of dressing. Toss with tongs to coat. .8 cups mixed greens
- Place in a platter or individual bowls, top with mandarin oranges, grapefruit, red onion, and sliced avocado.2 cups citrus fruit - any combination of fresh mandarin oranges, navel oranges or grapefruit, ½ red onion, 1 avocado
- Drizzle with remaining dressing and sprinkle each salad with pomegranate seeds.¼ cup pomegranate seeds
Notes
- Use 2–3 types of citrus for the best mix of flavor and color.
- Supreme larger citrus (like oranges or grapefruit) to avoid bitter bites.
- Chill the dressing before serving to let the flavors meld.
- Toss greens with dressing just before serving to keep them crisp.
Nutrition
Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 574mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1700IU | Vitamin C: 71.8mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 0.4mg
