Citrus Salad with Honey Lime Yogurt and Spicy Walnuts
This citrus salad is served over a honey lime yogurt and topped with chile-spiked candied walnuts for a sweet and spicy crunch you won’t be able to resist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Sides
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup California Walnuts
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 cup full-fat, plain Greek yogurt
- 1 lime, zested & juiced
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1 grapefruit, segmented
- 2 medium oranges, segmented
- 1 sprig of fresh mint, stem removed
- flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Warm a skillet over medium heat and add butter. Once butter is melted and foamy, add walnuts, sugar and cayenne pepper and stir to combine. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, stirring often, until sugar mixture melts and begins to coat the nuts. Remove from heat and immediately spread the nuts onto sheet pan in a single layer to let cool and harden.
- Meanwhile, add yogurt through honey to a medium bowl and whisk until well-combined. Fold in the cooled walnuts, reserving 1-2 Tbsp for garnish.
- Spread the yogurt/walnut mixture on a serving platter. Scatter citrus segments on top the yogurt, followed by the remaining walnuts, mint leaves, and a pinch of flaky salt.
Notes
- Feel free to use whatever fruit you have on hand. Any sort of citrus works well, but you could also use kiwifruit, mango, berries or melon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 229 calories
- Fat: 16 grams
- Carbohydrates: 17 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 7 grams