This Vibrant Citrus Salad Is a Dose of Winter Sunshine

Peak-season citrus gets a boost with a chile-spiked dressing.

This salad has plenty of vitamin C. Fred Hardy/TCA

By Jasmine Smith From EatingWell

This gorgeous salad, packed with vitamin C, will help keep you and your friends healthy during the winter months. Hot chile oil brings the heat in the dressing, while toasted sesame oil adds a nutty note. Creamy avocado and cooling mint balance out the flavors.

Feel-Good Fruit Salad

Active Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Serves 8

• 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons tamari
• 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chile oil
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 3 blood oranges, peeled
• 3 navel oranges, peeled
• 3 cara cara oranges, peeled
• 2 avocados, sliced
• 1 red Fresno chile, thinly sliced
• 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup torn fresh mint
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

1. Whisk sesame oil, tamari, sherry vinegar, balsamic vinegar, chile oil, and sugar in a small bowl until emulsified, about 20 seconds. Set aside.

2. Cut oranges crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Evenly divide the orange slices and avocado slices among eight salad plates, alternately layering each fruit. Sprinkle salads with chile and shallot slices. Drizzle each with 1 tablespoon of the vinaigrette; sprinkle with mint and cilantro leaves.

To make ahead: Cover and refrigerate vinaigrette for up to five days. The oil may solidify, so bring to room temperature and whisk before using.

Recipe nutrition per serving: 242 Calories, Total Fat: 17 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Carbohydrates: 24 g, Fiber: 7 g, Total Sugars: 15 g, Added Sugars: 1 g, Protein: 3 g, Sodium: 257 mg, Potassium: 563 mg, Iron: 1 mg, Folate: 78 mcg, Calcium: 69 mg, Vitamin A: 615 IU, Vitamin C: 96 mg.

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