Citrus Feta Salad with Orange Segments, Pistachios & Mint
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring zesty orange segments, creamy feta cheese, crunchy pistachios, and aromatic mint.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large oranges
- 1 cup baby spinach or arugula
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Segment the oranges: Cut off the top and bottom of the oranges and slice away the peel. Cut between the membranes to release the segments.
- Prepare the greens: Rinse baby spinach or arugula and lay it in a large serving bowl.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Adjust to taste.
- Combine the components: Top the greens with orange segments, crumbled feta, chopped pistachios, and sliced mint.
- Drizzle and toss: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Final seasoning: Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
Notes
This salad is best enjoyed fresh. Keep the dressing separate if storing leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: salad, citrus salad, feta cheese, healthy, vegetarian