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Citrus salad with pomegranate

This citrus salad with pomegranate is a winter dessert for 6, made with oranges, pink grapefruit, and clementines cut into supremes, topped with pomegranate and mint. It takes 35 minutes of active work, is made the day before, rates as easy, and costs about €2.00 per person. Success comes down to cutting clean supremes with no bitter white pith left on.

In winter, a salad of citrus supremes, lifted with pomegranate and mint, all freshness.

Citrus salad with pomegranate
For
6 people
Work
35 min
Total time
50 min
Prep
Prepared the day before
Difficulty
Easy
Cost per person
€2.00
Calories per person
150 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach

This salad relies entirely on the freshness of winter citrus, cut into clean supremes with no trace of the bitter white pith. The juice, reduced with honey and orange blossom water, coats the fruit in a light syrup, while the pomegranate adds a ruby shine and a crunch that plays against the soft texture of the citrus. Fresh mint finishes it on a bright note.

It is the dessert you bring out after a rich holiday meal, to end things on something lighter without losing character. It fits a New Year's Eve dinner, a winter family meal, or a dinner with friends where you want a clean, colorful finish without spending hours in the kitchen that day.

The schedule

What happens when, so you can be with your guests instead of in the kitchen.

  1. The day before 3 steps, 30 min
  2. The same day 1 step, 10 min
  3. Before the guests arrive Nothing to do
  4. When it's time to serve 1 step

The day before, cut the citrus into supremes, reduce the juice with honey and orange blossom water, and mix everything with the clementines. The same day, seed the pomegranate ahead of time and keep it chilled. Right before serving, divide the salad into glasses and scatter with pomegranate seeds and fresh mint.

The ingredients

6 people

Fruits and vegetables

  • Oranges 4
  • Pink grapefruits 2
  • Clementines 4
  • Pomegranate 1
  • Fresh mint 6 sprigs

Pantry

  • Honeyoften in the pantry 2 tbsp
  • Orange blossom water 1 tsp

The recipe, moment by moment

The day beforeWhat's better after resting overnight in the fridge.

  1. Peel the oranges and grapefruits down to the flesh, cutting out the segments over a bowl to catch the juice. 25 min

    Take your time cutting between the membranes, you'll get clean, neat segments.

  2. Reduce the collected juice with the honey for a few minutes, add the orange blossom water, and let it cool. 5 min

    The reduction concentrates the flavor, the juice turns almost syrupy.

  3. Peel the clementines, separate them into segments, and mix with the citrus supremes and the reduced juice.

    Keep the clementine segments whole until serving if you want them to stay firm.

The same dayDuring the day, whenever you get a moment.

  1. Seed the pomegranate over a bowl of water, the seeds sink and the pith floats. 10 min

    Tap the pomegranate with a wooden spoon, the seeds fall out all at once.

When it's time to serveThe final touches, right in front of your guests.

  1. Divide the salad among glasses, scatter with pomegranate seeds and mint.

    Add the pomegranate at the very last moment, it keeps its ruby shine.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick citrus that feel heavy for their size, they are usually juicier and give you more juice to reduce.
  • If the reduced juice turns too sticky, loosen it with a spoonful of fresh orange juice before mixing it with the supremes.
  • Serve the salad well chilled, straight from the fridge right before plating, the contrast with the pomegranate and mint comes through more clearly.

The variations

  • Swap the pink grapefruit for pomelo or blood oranges depending on what you find, the flavor stays close.
  • Add a little lime zest right before serving for a sharper edge, without changing anything else in the recipe.
  • For kids, sprinkle shredded coconut or crushed pistachios instead of mint, which they sometimes like less.

What to serve it with

  • A few almond tuile cookies
  • Coffee or mint tea
  • A scoop of fruit sorbet

Storage

The salad keeps for 2 days in the fridge in a closed container, without the pomegranate or mint, which are best added at the last minute. It does not freeze well, the citrus would lose its texture.

Questions about this recipe

Can I use something else if I can't find pomegranate?

Yes, frozen or jarred pomegranate seeds work well and save you the seeding work. Failing that, a few raspberries add a similar tart, colorful touch.

How do you cut citrus into supremes without damaging them?

First slice off both ends so the fruit sits flat, then cut away the peel and white pith following the curve with a knife. Slide the blade between each membrane to free clean segments.

Can I serve this in one large bowl instead of individual glasses?

Yes, a large clear glass bowl shows off the colors of the citrus and pomegranate nicely. Add the pomegranate and mint just before bringing it to the table to keep the seeds looking bright.

Is this salad good for kids?

Yes, it's mild, alcohol free, and the fruity flavor generally appeals to kids. You can cut back on the mint if some of them don't like its strong taste.

Can a citrus salad with pomegranate be made ahead?

Yes, it's even recommended. The recipe needs 35 min of work in total, split up like this, the day before, 3 steps, the same day, 1 step, when it's time to serve, 1 step.

How long does it take to make a citrus salad with pomegranate?

Allow 50 min in total, including resting and cooking time, of which 35 min is actual work. The recipe is rated "easy".

How many calories are in a citrus salad with pomegranate?

About 150 kcal per person, for a recipe meant for 6 people. The calories are calculated by Kiloach, your kilo coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a citrus salad with pomegranate cost?

About €2.00 per person, that's €12.00 for 6 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe doesn't contain any of the major allergens tracked by Mon Chou. It's still a good idea to ask your guests about their allergies.

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