Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Citrus Salad with Cumin Vinaigrette, a refreshing and vibrant dish that tantalizes your taste buds. This delightful salad showcases a medley of fresh citrus fruits, including tangy oranges, sweet grapefruits, juicy lemons, and zesty limes, expertly combined to create a burst of citrusy goodness. The addition of crisp red onions and aromatic cilantro adds a layer of texture and freshness, while the sprinkle of roasted cumin seeds imparts a warm and earthy aroma. Dressed in a zesty cumin vinaigrette, this salad offers a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory flavors, making it an ideal accompaniment to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or as a standalone light meal.
To enhance your culinary experience, we present three irresistible variations of this citrus salad, each offering unique flavor profiles and textures. The Grapefruit and Avocado Salad combines the sweetness of grapefruit with the creamy richness of avocado, creating a luscious and satisfying combination. The Orange and Fennel Salad introduces a refreshing anise flavor with the addition of thinly sliced fennel, adding a delightful crunch to the mix. Lastly, the Lemon and Mint Salad offers a vibrant and herbaceous twist, incorporating fresh mint leaves for a burst of aromatic freshness.
These delightful citrus salads, with their vibrant colors and tantalizing flavors, are sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire. Whether you're seeking a refreshing side dish, a light lunch option, or a flavorful addition to your next gathering, these salads promise to delight your palate and leave you craving more.
EASY CUMIN CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
Provided by The Plant-Powered Dietitian
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Whisk together oil, juice, cilantro, cumin, salt (optional), and pepper in a small dish.
- Drizzle over salad and toss together.
- Makes about 5 tablespoons of dressing; enough for a 6-cup salad recipe, or for 4 individual salads.
- If you'd like to make this recipe ahead of time, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Makes 4 servings
SAVOY JICAMA SLAW WITH CITRUS-CUMIN DRESSING
Provided by Guy Fieri
Time 40m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the slaw: In a large bowl, lightly toss the shredded cabbage, removing any thick pieces. Repeat with the radicchio, then add to the cabbage. Add the jicama, carrots, red bell peppers, green onions, cilantro and pineapple, tossing after each addition.
- For the cumin dressing: Combine the mayonnaise, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and agave in a measuring cup. Whisk in the grapefruit juice, orange juice and vinegar and blend well.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the slaw mix and blend well. Refrigerate for 20 minutes. Stir and serve.
ORANGE CUMIN VINAIGRETTE
Vibrant and fruity, this dressing requires no whisking, drizzling, or machinery of any kind, just a jar with a lid. This 'make and shake' method should be used only if you are going to eat your salad right away.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place Dijon mustard, orange zest, cumin, red pepper flakes, orange juice, rice wine vinegar, and olive oil into a jar with a screw top. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover jar and shake vigorously for 2 minutes to form temporary emulsion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.3 calories, Carbohydrate 0.7 g, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 24.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Prepare the vinaigrette: Place shallots, vinegar, citrus juice, and salt in a small bowl. Let shallots macerate for 30 minutes. Whisk in the olive oil.
- In a large salad bowl, toss together lettuces, citrus, beets, herbs, avocado, and the vinaigrette. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calorie, Fat 5.2 grams, SaturatedFat 0.8 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams
CITRUS SALAD WITH CUMIN VINAIGRETTE
Mmmmm, yummy! The fruits and dressing can be prepared a day ahead; the salad arranged, covered, and refrigerated up to 6 hours in advance; and the dressing added at the last minute. This recipe is Southwestern, but also African, Middle Eastern
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Citrus
Time 10m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Prepare the vinaigrette:.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the citrus juice, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, mustard, cumin, salt, and pepper until blended.
- Arrange the lettuce tips fanned out around the edge of a large platter; place the remaining leaves in the center.
- Arrange the endives and citrus fruits on top and garnish with the red onion and fennel slivers.
- Pour the dressing over all and serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Prepare the vinaigrette: Place shallots, vinegar, citrus juice, and salt in a small bowl. Let shallots macerate for 30 minutes. Whisk in the olive oil. In a large salad bowl, toss together lettuces, citrus, beets, herbs, avocado, and the vinaigrette. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve immediately.
- TIP: To turn this into an entree top with scallops, chicken or fish.
CITRUS-CUMIN SALAD DRESSING
Make and share this Citrus-cumin Salad Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by katie in the UP
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mince garlic and mash to a paste with 1/4 tsp salt, then whisk together with orange and lime juices, shallot, honey cumin and remaining 1/4 tsp salt. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until well blended. Whisk in pepper.
FENNEL, BEET AND ORANGE SALAD WITH CUMIN VINAIGRETTE
One of the things I love best about this refreshing salad is that it doesn't wilt, making it a a great choice for a potluck or a buffet. There's a nice contrast of textures going on, with the crunchy fennel, soft beets and juicy oranges. The dish has Moroccan overtones, with the combination of oranges and beets, and the cumin in the dressing.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, vegetables, appetizer, side dish
Time 15m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine beets, fennel, orange slices or medallions, mint and cilantro in a large salad bowl.
- Whisk together lemon or lime juice, sugar, cumin, salt, optional garlic and olive oil. Toss with the salad and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 139, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 399 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams
CITRUS-CUMIN VINAIGRETTE
With bold flavors, this cumin and citrus vinaigrette packs a ton of flavor and is perfect for our Jicama and Orange Salad.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Yield Makes 3/4 cup
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Toast cumin seeds in a small skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Transfer to a spice grinder, and process until finely ground.
- Combine all ingredients in the jar of a blender; blend until smooth. Store, covered, in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 g, Fat 4 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 34 g
CUMIN VINAIGRETTE
Cumin really comes through in this tangy dressing passed along by Yolanda Maciejewski of Land O'Lakes, Florida.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 1-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine all ingredients; shake well. Shake again before serving. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 297mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
CUMIN-CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
Categories No-Cook Salad Dressing Orange Spice Summer Bon Appétit
Yield Makes about 3/4 cup
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Whisk fresh orange juice, shallot, fresh lemon juice, grated orange peel and cumin in small bowl to blend. Add oil and whisk until well blended. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.
JICAMA AND ORANGE SALAD WITH CITRUS-CUMIN VINAIGRETTE
This simple and flavorful salad is well balanced thanks to crunchy jicama, sweet oranges, and tender baby spinach.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Using a sharp knife, cut both ends off the oranges, and remove the peel and pith. Slice the peeled fruit crosswise into 1/4-inch rounds, and remove any seeds. Transfer slices to a large bowl, and combine with jicama and spinach. Toss with the vinaigrette, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 3 g, Sodium 55 g
Tips:
- Select the right citrus fruits: Use a variety of citrus fruits to create a colorful and flavorful salad. Grapefruits, oranges, blood oranges, lemons, and limes are all great choices.
- Segment the citrus fruits properly: Use a sharp knife to remove the peel and pith from the citrus fruits. Cut the citrus fruits into segments, removing any seeds as you go.
- Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs like mint, cilantro, and basil add a bright, refreshing flavor to the salad. Chop the herbs finely before adding them to the salad.
- Make the cumin vinaigrette ahead of time: The cumin vinaigrette can be made up to 2 days in advance. This makes it a great option for meal prep.
- Serve the salad chilled: For the best flavor, chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Conclusion:
Citrus salads are a refreshing and healthy way to enjoy the delicious flavors of citrus fruits. The cumin vinaigrette adds a unique and flavorful touch to this salad. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it's also a great side dish for grilled or roasted meats.
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