Florida Citrus Salad

Florida Citrus Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that celebrates the sunny flavors of the Sunshine State. Bursting with citrus fruits and complemented by a zesty dressing, this vegan salad is perfect for a light meal or as a side dish.

Ingredients

• Navel orange - 1, peeled and segmented
• Grapefruit - 1, peeled and segmented
• Mandarins - 2, peeled and segmented
• Avocado - 1, diced
• Red onion - 1/4, thinly sliced
• Fresh mint leaves - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Maple syrup - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Start by preparing the citrus fruits: peel and segment the navel orange, grapefruit, and mandarins, removing any seeds.
2. In a large bowl, combine the segmented fruits.
3. Dice the avocado and add it to the bowl with the citrus.
4. Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.
5. Chop the fresh mint leaves and sprinkle them over the salad.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
7. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all the ingredients.
8. Serve immediately, garnished with additional mint if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 28 g
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sugar: 12 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamin C, supporting immune health.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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