Citrus Mint Salad

A simple, fresh, and healthy citrus salad with oranges, grapefruit, mandarins, and mint. It’s a bright, vibrant dish that’s perfect for any occasion.

If you’re a fan of fresh fruit, you’ll love this citrus salad. While fruit is always delicious on its own, there’s something special about combining citrus fruits into a vibrant, zesty salad. I’m a huge citrus fan—I use lemons nearly every day in my cooking, and oranges, mandarin oranges, and grapefruit all have a place in my kitchen, too. Each variety brings its own unique sweetness, acidity, and refreshing aroma. So why not combine them all in one simple, healthy salad?

This citrus salad is the perfect way to showcase the natural beauty and bold flavors of citrus fruits. It’s refreshing, light, and so easy to throw together, making it a great addition to any meal or just as a snack on its own. The bright, juicy oranges, tangy grapefruit, and sweet mandarins come together in a stunning display of color and flavor. But what really takes it over the top is the addition of fresh mint. Inspired by the Mint Lemonade I love making, the mint adds a burst of freshness that enhances the citrusy goodness and makes this salad even more irresistible.

This citrus salad is a showstopper both in taste and appearance. Whether you’re serving it at a brunch, as a light side dish, or just enjoying it as a refreshing snack, it’s guaranteed to brighten up your day. And the best part? It’s super simple to make—just peel, chop, and toss together. Perfect for when you want a healthy, no-fuss dish that delivers tons of flavor!

Ingredients:

1 grapefruit

2 oranges

4 mandarin oranges

1-2 Tablespoons honey

1/2 Tablespoon fresh mint

How To Make Citrus Mint Salad

Segment the grapefruit and oranges, cutting the fruit out of the membrane.

You definitely don’t have to take the fruit out of the membrane, and can simply peel the oranges and grapefruit, cut them up and use them in the salad as is. However, there is something SO marvelous about biting into the juicy morsels with no membrane in the way. It really blows my hair back and makes my mouth feel free and unrestrained. Besides, the membrane in the grapefruit is simply awful, in my opinion. I can’t eat grapefruit with the membrane at all. It’s way too bitter.

I like to segment a whole bunch of oranges or grapefruit, store them in the refrigerator and we have a snack ready to go all week. 

Peel the mandarin oranges and then cut them into thin pieces.

Combine all the citrus into a medium bowl.

Add the honey and the mint.

Gently mix the salad together. Serve at room temperature or cold.

Citrus Mint Salad

Olga Klyuchits

A simple, fresh, and healthy citrus salad with oranges, grapefruit, mandarins, and mint. It’s a bright, vibrant dish that’s perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Sweets

Servings 2

Ingredients

  

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• 1 grapefruit
• 2 oranges
• 4 mandarin oranges
• 1-2 Tablespoons honey
• 1/2 Tablespoon fresh mint

Instructions

 

• Segment the grapefruit and oranges, cutting the fruit out of the membrane.
• Peel the mandarin oranges and then cut them into thin pieces.
• Combine all the citrus into a medium bowl.
• Add the honey and the mint. Gently mix the salad together. Serve at room temperature or cold.

Notes

You definitely don't have to take the fruit out of the membrane, and can simply peel the oranges and grapefruit, cut them up and use them in the salad as is. However, there is something SO marvelous about biting into the juicy morsels with no membrane in the way. It really blows my hair back and makes my mouth feel free and unrestrained. Besides, the membrane in the grapefruit is simply awful, in my opinion. I can't eat grapefruit with the membrane at all. It's way too bitter.

I like to segment a whole bunch of oranges or grapefruit, store them in the refrigerator and we have a snack ready to go all week.

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