I was in the mood for something festive for the New Year and set my heart on this season's brightest citrus fruits - grapefruit and satsuma orange. This salad is sweet, tart, flavorful, and a breeze to put together.
Over the weekend I found myself on a mission to make something beautiful with these satsuma oranges that I found at Whole Foods on New Year's Day. With their green leaves still attached, I couldn't pass them up.
My satsumas served as a seasonal dining room centerpiece as soon as I got home from the store, but that didn't last long. They're even better for eating.
Satsuma oranges have a sweet flavor and a soft skin that's easy to peel, making them perfect for a healthy on-the-go snack with fiber and healthy carbohydrates.
I combined one of my satsuma oranges with tart grapefruit to create a winter salad that's every bit as colorful, light, and refreshing as it's summer counterpart.
And don't assume this salad's beauty only runs skin deep...
It's also packed with vitamin C (an essential vitamin and antioxidant that's super important for supporting the immune system,) fiber, and healthy fats.
This salad is intended to be more of a side than an entree but you could easily add white beans, tofu, wild-caught salmon, or more pistachios/hemp seeds (or your favorite source of protein) to make this recipe more more filling and substantial.
I had this with some homemade cinnamon rolls for a cozy Saturday morning brunch but it would also work nicely with lunch or dinner.
A salad like this should not be restricted to just one time of day. 😉
Winter Citrus Salad with Watercress, Fennel + Pistachios
Ingredients
- 1 bunch watercress about 1 cup, rinsed and roughly chopped
- ½ grapefruit peeled and sliced horizontally into rings
- 1 satsuma orange peeled and sliced horizontally into rings (or sub with mandarin/tangerine.)
- ½ fennel bulb sliced thinly with mandolin (reserve some fronds for topping if desired)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- Crushed pistachios for topping
Instructions
- Combine watercress, grapefruit, orange, and fennel in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, hemp, and maple and toss with salad.
- Transfer to serving dish and top with fennel fronds and pistachios.
- Serve immediately.
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Jessica @ Nutritioulicious says
I LOVE the combo of citrus fruits and fennel. The addition of the pistachios is fab and I would probably add some crumbled goat cheese to make it a full on lunch salad. Fabulous pics too!
Steph | The Grateful Grazer says
Thanks so much, Jessica! That sounds like a fabulous idea! 🙂
EA-The Spicy RD says
Gorgeous salad! And, aren't Satsuma's the absolute best? "-) Can't wait to make this!
Steph | The Grateful Grazer says
Thanks EA! They are THE BEST! 🙂 Let me know how you like the salad once you try it!
Sonali- The Foodie Physician says
Wow, such a beautiful and vibrant salad! Your photos are gorgeous- they make me want to dive right in! I've never had satsuma oranges but they look lovely.
Steph | The Grateful Grazer says
Thanks so much, Sonali! I'm playing with my new camera a lot. 🙂 And you totally need to try satsumas...so yummy.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I just love how refreshing winter citrus is and I love watercress! Always a forgotten green!
Steph | The Grateful Grazer says
Yes! Watercress totally needs to be celebrated! ?? Thanks Rebecca!
Corina says
It looks beautiful! I love the combination of the grapefruit as well as satsuma with the fennel. It must be really fresh tasting!
Steph | The Grateful Grazer says
It totally is. Thanks Corina! 🙂