Winter Citrus Fruit Salad with Rosewater, Dates, and Walnuts is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly captures the season’s bright, tangy flavors. A medley of citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruits, and kumquats is complemented by the delicate floral notes of rosewater, which enhances the natural sweetness of the fruit. Sweet, chewy dates add depth and richness, while toasted walnuts provide a crunchy contrast. The combination of flavors and textures makes this salad both refreshing and satisfying, ideal as a light appetizer, side dish, or even a festive holiday dessert.
Winter Citrus Fruit Salad with Rosewater, Dates, and Walnuts
Ingredients
- 1 medium pink grapefruit
- 1 large cara cara or navel orange
- 2 medium blood oranges
- 2 medium tangerines
- 5 medium kumquats, thinly sliced, seeds removed
- 3 large medjool dates, pitted and thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup toasted walnut halves, broken into quarters or coarsely chopped
- Handful mint leaves
- 1 tsp rosewater
- 2 tbsp fruity olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- A few pinches cinnamon
- Flaky salt
Instructions
- Prepare the citrus by first cutting off each end. Stand each fruit upright and use a small, serrated knife to pare away the peel and any white pith, following the curves of the fruit. Slice the fruit crosswise into ¼ – inch thick rounds.
- Arrange the citrus rounds on a platter in order of color.
- Top with the kumquat slices, date slices, walnuts, and mint, then sprinkle with the rosewater and drizzle with olive oil, honey, cinnamon, and salt. Taste, adding more flavorings if you like.
- Serve right away or let sit 10-30 minutes to marinate slightly.
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