Winter Citrus Carpaccio
Brighten up your winter meals with this refreshing Winter Citrus Carpaccio. Featuring vibrant slices of oranges and grapefruits drizzled with honey and topped with fresh mint, this dish is a feast for the eyes and palate. Easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion, it adds a burst of sunshine to your table, making it ideal as an appetizer or light dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Appetizer/Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large navel oranges, peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
- 2 large ruby red grapefruits, peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp honey (adjust to taste)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Wash all fruits thoroughly. Slice off both ends of each orange and grapefruit to create flat surfaces, then peel from top to bottom.
- Cut the fruits into thin rounds (about 1/4 inch thick), arranging them artfully on a large serving platter.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and honey until well combined.
- Drizzle the honey-lemon dressing evenly over the citrus slices. Garnish with freshly torn mint leaves.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (150g)
- Calories: 98
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to mix in other citrus varieties like blood oranges or tangerines for added flavor. For extra texture, consider adding toppings such as pomegranate seeds or a sprinkle of sea salt. This dish can be prepared a few hours ahead; just keep it chilled until ready to serve.