Winter Citrus and Pomegranate Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

A refreshing winter salad combining vibrant citrus fruits, jewel-like pomegranate seeds, and a tangy honey-lime dressing. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs navel oranges, 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

• 2 large, peeled and sliced navel oranges
• 1 large, peeled and sliced grapefruit
• 1 cup pomegranate seeds
• 4 cups baby spinach leaves
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh mint leaves
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp, freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• a pinch, freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large salad bowl, combine 2 large peeled and sliced navel oranges, 1 large peeled and sliced grapefruit, 1 cup pomegranate seeds, 4 cups baby spinach leaves, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper until emulsified and smooth.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the honey-lime dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat all elements evenly.
4. Step 4: Serve immediately for a crisp, refreshing salad that evokes the bright colors and crisp air of a snowy kingdom.