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Winter Citrus & Pomegranate Fruit Salad

A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring juicy oranges, tangy grapefruits, and crunchy pomegranate seeds, perfect for winter gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Fruits
  • 1 large pomegranate or 1¾ cups ready-to-eat pomegranate arils, with juices
  • 2 large navel oranges
  • 2 pink grapefruits
Sweetener
  • 1 tablespoon sugar optional, if needed

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by placing the pomegranate on a clean surface that won’t stain. Cut a cross into the fruit at the crown, only going halfway down.
  2. Over a large bowl in the sink, hold the pomegranate crown side down. Carefully break it into quarters and firmly squeeze each quarter over the bowl to release the seeds and juice.
  3. Pick out any remnants of the white membrane, so only the vibrant seeds and juice remain in your bowl.
  4. For the navel oranges and pink grapefruits, slice off the top and bottom to create a stable base. Remove the skin and pith by cutting along the curve of the fruit.
  5. Hold the fruit in one hand over the bowl and cut segments between the membranes. Squeeze the remaining membranes to extract any lingering juice.
  6. Once all the fruit is in the bowl, taste the salad. If necessary, stir in up to one tablespoon of sugar to enhance sweetness.
  7. Cover the bowl and refrigerate until you’re ready to serve.
Serving
  1. Dish the fruit salad into individual bowls, making sure to include the luscious juice.

Notes

For best results, choose fruits that are at their peak ripeness. If short on time, using ready-to-eat pomegranate arils can save effort while still packing all the flavor.