Honey Citrus Salad



Often Lo (2) and I will stroll through the Farmers' Market in the mornings after we get Ky (5) off to school.  Lo sits happily in her stroller sampling all the delicious food as I chat and mingle with all the friendly vendors.  One of our favorite stands has the most beautiful naval oranges and big red grapefruits!  I always scoop up more than I, or the stroller, can carry. 

One of my most popular and simplest salads that I make for lunch uses these fresh Farmers' Market ingredients. When we return home, Lo quickly crawls up her high chair and says "Owange, peeeeeeezzzz."  I do tend to leave the grapefruit off for her, unless it's a particularly sweet one, or I substitute it for a pomelo, which tends to be less bitter. 


The honey adds a sweetness without being too overwhelming and the sprinkle of turbinado sugar adds a nice crunch.  If you wish to skip the sugar, the crushed almonds still offers a wonderful crunch.

I usually tend to make a big batch of this salad, which Lo, Ky and I blissfully munch on through out the day. By the end of the day there's usually not a drop left. 


Honey Citrus Salad
Recipe Created by Epicurean Mom
Yields 4 servings 

Ingredients:
4 naval oranges, peeled and sliced
2 grapefruits, peeled and sliced
1 meyer lemon, juiced
1/2 lime, juiced
1/2 teaspoon honey
Slivered almonds, crushed
Light sprinkle of turbinado sugar *Optional*
Zest of lemon and lime, for garnish

Place orange slices on a serving platter.  Top with grapefruit and evenly pour meyer lemon and lime juice over the top. Drizzle the honey over the grapefruit and sprinkle with sugar or almonds.  Garnish with lemon and lime zest.

The salad can be made one day ahead. Once assembled, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

20 comments:

  1. Such a pretty salad, Katie! What a cute tradition with your girls :).

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  2. Sounds yum and looks beautiful!!

    Ciao
    Alessandra

    http://alessandrazecchini.blogspot.co.nz/

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  3. What a beautiful salad, so simple but perfect.

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  4. Beautiful, Katie! This salad is so refreshing and light, perfect for summer! I just love this! Eden is sitting on my lap while we were reading your lovely recipe and she said, "mmmm". My thoughts exactly. Simply beautiful my friend!

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  5. --OMyGosh,
    It's like eating the sun.

    Stunning presentation. Mmmmmm. xx

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  6. I love the Farmer's Market! Nothing is better on a spring Saturday morning. This salad is too perfect too. Beautiful shots, Katie!

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  7. What a gorgeous salad this is, Katie! Your photos speak well to the bright, vibrant flavors in the dish, too. Thanks for the wonderful spring or summer recipe!

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  8. Gorgeous salad! Can't wait to try this. Beautiful photos--makes me long for summer up here in the cold cloudy bay area!

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  9. I'm coming over......Make this for lunch? I'll bring the wine. : )

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  10. Ahh, that's always the problem I have at the market - grabbing way more than I can carry! Although I wish we could get citrus here... What a beautiful and delicious looking salad :D

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  11. What a gorgeous salad Katie!! It's like a plate of sunshine!

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  12. This salad is absolutely stunning Katie! And looks super delicious too! :)

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  13. ohh - - this is so pretty!! I love the bright bold colours - - and I'm sure it tastes just as great :)

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  14. Absolutely gorgeous Katie! Full of color & flavor!

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  15. Spring colors...I love the soft tones but the vibrant appeal. I sure would never let a trip to Farmer's Market pass me by. It is always a therapeutic activity for me. Thanks for this salad recipe. As always, beautiful shots!

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  16. Beautiful! I could go for something fresh like this right now. I love the shot of the honey thing (no idea what it's called). I haven't had fruit salad since last summer so I'm very much ready for berries to arrive! Happy Friday to you. :)

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  17. I just had some house guests and had not at all planned the breakfast. I ended up carelessly slicing up some oranges because I didn't have a more creative idea at 7am. Now I know I can throw together this salad, and it will look and taste so beautiful and thoughtful!

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  18. This looks so amazing and refreshing!

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  19. Orange, grapefruits and almonds! That is such a fantastic combination. The salad looks fantastic Katie! Very vibrant and so so refreshing. :)

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  20. This looks absolutely beautiful, and I'm so happy to have found your blog! My kids love grapefruit, which always surprises me given how tart it is.

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