Citrus Salad with Mint Sugar

Brighten up your table with this refreshing and vibrant Citrus Salad with Mint Sugar—a feast for the eyes and the taste buds! Featuring a medley of juicy oranges, grapefruits, lemons, and limes, this salad delivers a harmonious balance of tangy and sweet flavors. The fruits are artfully arranged and drizzled with golden honey before being topped with a fragrant homemade mint sugar, made by muddling fresh mint leaves with granulated sugar to release their zesty aromatics. A finishing pinch of salt elevates the dish, making each bite burst with balanced flavor. Perfect as a light appetizer or a palate-cleansing dessert, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, offering a refreshing and healthy way to indulge. Keywords: citrus salad, mint sugar, healthy dessert, no-cook recipe, vibrant fruit salad, refreshing appetizer.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 whole Oranges
• 2 whole Grapefruits
• 1 whole Lemons
• 1 whole Limes
• 10 leaves Fresh mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoons Honey
• 1 pinch Salt

Directions

Step 1

Peel the oranges, grapefruits, lemons, and limes, removing all the white pith to prevent bitterness.

Step 2

Cut the peeled fruits into thin rounds or segments and arrange them on a serving platter in an overlapping pattern for a visually appealing presentation.

Step 3

In a small bowl or mortar, combine the fresh mint leaves with the granulated sugar.

Step 4

Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to crush the mint leaves into the sugar, releasing their aromatic oils. Continue until the sugar becomes fragrant and lightly green in color.

Step 5

Drizzle the honey evenly over the citrus fruits on the platter.

Step 6

Sprinkle the mint sugar generously over the entire salad, ensuring even coverage.

Step 7

Finish with a small pinch of salt to enhance the flavors and balance the sweetness.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or dessert.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1029.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	545.8

Total Fat 1.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 148.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 142.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.5g	0%
Total Sugars 110.4g
Protein 8.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 276.0mg	0%
Iron 2.2mg	0%
Potassium 1482.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.9%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 92.7%