North Wind Citrus Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

A refreshing salad combining winter citrus and crunchy greens, dressed with a tangy pomegranate vinaigrette evoking crisp northern breezes. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs mixed salad greens, medium, peeled and segmented grapefruit, pomegranate seeds into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 5 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 large, peeled and segmented navel orange
• 1 medium, peeled and segmented grapefruit
• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1/4 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large salad bowl, combine 5 cups mixed salad greens, 1 large peeled and segmented navel orange, 1 medium peeled and segmented grapefruit, 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds, and 1/4 small thinly sliced red onion.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified and smooth.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the pomegranate vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh, bright flavors reminiscent of a crisp northern wind.