White Sand Beach Citrus and Pine Nut Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-25 · Updated 2026-07-25

A refreshing salad combining sweet citrus, toasted pine nuts, and tender greens inspired by the pine forest near Asilomar’s white sand beaches. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs mixed salad greens, navel orange, grapefruit 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 220 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
• 2, peeled and segmented navel orange
• 1 large, peeled and segmented grapefruit
• 1/3 cup pine nuts
• 1/2 cup, crumbled feta cheese
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Toast 1/3 cup pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant, then remove from heat and let cool.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 5 cups mixed salad greens, 2 peeled and segmented navel oranges, and 1 peeled and segmented large grapefruit.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp white wine vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
4. Step 4: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
5. Step 5: Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts and 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese over the top before serving for a bright and crunchy finish.