Winter Citrus Salad (Paleo, Vegan, Whole30)

5 from 2 votes

Winter Citrus Salad (Paleo, Vegan, Whole30)

Vibrant and refreshing winter citrus salad with toasted walnuts and pomegranate, drizzled with the most flavorful sesame lime dressing! It's paleo, vegan, and Whole30, and looks gorgeous on your holiday dinner table.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: paleo salads, paleo winter salad, simple citrus salad, vegan citrus salad, whole30 salad recipes, winter citrus and pomegranate salad, winter citrus fruit salad, winter salad with citrus

Servings: servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup walnut halves
2 grapefruits
2 oranges
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
1/4 cup torn mint leaves
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Zest of 2 limes
Optional: Coconut yogurt or your favorite yogurt for serving

Dressing

2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp sea salt
Optional: 2 tsp maple syrup or honey - omit for Whole30

Instructions

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the walnuts and toast for about 5 minutes while stirring, until they are browned and fragrant. Remove from heat and roughly chop. Set aside.
Slice the tops and bottoms of the grapefruits and oranges, and cut away the peel with a sharp knife. Slice into 1/4 inch-thick rounds.
Arrange the citrus rounds on a platter, then top with toasted walnuts, pomegranate seeds, and mint leaves.
Whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing in a separate bowl and drizzle over the salad.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and and lime zest, and serve. You can add a spoonful of yogurt, if you like.

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