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Citrus Avocado Salad with Pistachios & Mint

This vibrant vegan, gluten-free, and diabetes-friendly Citrus Avocado Salad with Pistachios & Mint is a refreshing mix of creamy, crunchy, and zesty flavours. It's packed with fibre, healthy fats, and vitamin C—perfect for a light lunch or elegant starter.
Servings: 4
Calories: 180.2kcal
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup arugula
  • 1 orange peeled and sliced into rounds or segments
  • 1 blood orange peeled and sliced into rounds or segments
  • 1 grapefruit small, peeled and sliced into rounds or segments
  • 1 avocado ripe, sliced
  • 2 tbsp pistachios raw, unsalted, roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp mint fresh leaves, torn
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper ground

Equipment

  • Small bowl (for dressing)
  • Serving plate or shallow salad bowl

Instructions

  • Arrange arugula on a serving plate or shallow bowl.
    1 cup arugula
  • Layer the citrus slices and avocado on top.
    1 orange, 1 blood orange, 1 grapefruit, 1 avocado
  • Scatter the chopped pistachios and torn mint leaves over the salad.
    2 tbsp pistachios, 2 tbsp mint
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
    1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 pinch pepper, 1 pinch salt
  • Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad.
  • Finish with an extra sprinkle of mint, if desired. Serve immediately.

Cooking Tips

  • Use a Variety of Citrus: Feel free to mix in cara cara oranges, pomelo, or tangerines for different flavour notes.
  • Cut Citrus Cleanly: Use a sharp knife to segment citrus cleanly and remove bitter pith.
  • Toast Pistachios (Optional): For added depth, lightly toast pistachios in a dry pan for 2–3 minutes before adding.
  • Serve Immediately: This salad is best served fresh to preserve the texture of avocado and citrus.
  • Add Protein: Top with grilled shrimp, chickpeas, or tofu for a heartier meal.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Citrus Avocado Salad with Pistachios & Mint
Serving Size
 
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
180.2
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
12.8
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
 
1.8
g
11
%
Sodium
 
15.5
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
471.1
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
 
17.3
g
6
%
Fiber
 
5.9
g
25
%
Sugar
 
8.6
g
10
%
Protein
 
2.8
g
6
%
Vitamin C
 
47
mg
57
%
Calcium
 
53.2
mg
5
%
Iron
 
0.7
mg
4
%
Magnesium
 
33.2
mg
8
%
Zinc
 
0.5
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.