Winter citrus salad drizzled with pomegranate vinaigrette is loaded with fresh berries, blood oranges, grapefruit, peppery arugula, and purple kale. This salad is fresh, slightly sweet, tangy, and so delicious!

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Winter salad

If you love salad recipes, check out this Italian sub salad, antipasto quinoa salad, or fresh herb quinoa salad.

Wow, do I have something for you!! This2w winter salad is EVERYTHING! I never have been a fan of sweet salad, but this salad has the best balance of tangy, sweet, and peppery.

Winter is citrus season here in Florida, my favorite! The blood orange and grapefruit wedges add much more that just great flavor! Citrus is loaded with vitamin C, which is great for boosting your immune system (super important for keeping the winter viruses at bay).

The pomegranate vinaigrette is sweet, tangy, and compliments everything so well! Pomegranate juice, olive oil, honey, and rosemary combine to make a super beautiful bright pink salad dressing! So posh, so cute, so delish.

This is one of those salad that make you want to hug yourself. It’s so beautiful, so healthy, and gives you a great boost of energy. This winter salad is the perfect way to brighten up your day during the afternoon slump.

Winter salad ingredients

Arugula
Purple kale
Blood oranges
Grapefruit
Strawberries
Blueberries
Blackberries
Pine nuts

Pomegranate vinaigrette ingredients

Pomegranate juice
Olive oil
Honey
White balsamic vinegar
Rosemary

Winter salad is loaded with berries, citrus, onion, and salad dressing.

Chef’s tips

Make it your own

This salad is super delicious as is, but there are so many ways to keep the flavor, but make it your own. Here are a few of my favorite additional ingredients to kick this salad up a knotch!

Goat cheese
Feta cheese
Walnuts
Raspberries
Dried cranberries

Winter salad is sprinkled with pine nuts and salad dressing.

How to make pomegranate vinaigrette

Combine the pomegranate juice, olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, and fresh rosemary in a blender.
Blend until the mixture is smooth. Store the pomegranate vinaigrette dressing in an airtight container.

A hand is pouring the pomegranate salad dressing onto the salad.

How to make winter citrus salad

Prepare the salad mix. Cut the kale into bite sized pieces or rip it apart with your hands. Place the kale and baby arugula in a bowl.
Top with the rest of the ingredients. Add the slices of blood orange, grapefruit, halved berries, pine nuts, and drizzle with the pomegranate vinaigrette. Mangia!

Winter salad contains kale, arugula, berries, citrus, and pine nuts.

What to serve with winter salad

Olive and herb focaccia is made quicker than the traditional recipe with a few easy adjustments. This Italian bread is full of fresh herbs, cured olives, and tons of flavor!

Winter salad is plated in a white bowl with antique fork and spoon.

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