Winter Citrus & Arugula Salad

a simple, beautiful salad for your holiday table

simplicity can be its own kind of elegance, especially during the last two months of the year. the trick, i think, to finding harmony during it all is to keep things simple. getting caught up in the stress and excitement is normal, but having a few effortless dishes brings calm to the table. this winter citrus and arugula salad is one of those dishes—bright, fresh, and beautiful, with vibrant citrus, peppery arugula, and just the right crunch. a reminder that sometimes, less really is more.

Winter Citrus & Arugula Salad

(full recipe, grocery list, and step-by-step pictures below)

ingredients

• arugula

• 1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented

• 1 blood orange, peeled and segmented

• handful fresh mint leaves, torn

• 1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced

• 1/4 cup pistachios, roughly chopped

• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

• 1/4 cup pitted castelvetrano olives, halved

for the citrus vinaigrette

• 1 blood orange, juiced

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp champagne vinegar

• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice

• 1 tsp maple syrup

• salt and pepper, to taste

method

• in a large bowl, combine the arugula, grapefruit, blood orange, mint, fennel, pistachios, feta cheese, and olives.

• in a jar, whisk together the blood orange juice, olive oil, champagne vinegar, lemon juice, and maple syrup. season with salt and pepper to taste.

• drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad, toss gently, and serve immediately.