Citrus Salad with Star Anise

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
18%
Citrus Salad with Star Anise
1500 min.
4
166kcal

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If you're looking for a refreshing and vibrant addition to your menu, look no further than this Citrus Salad with Star Anise. This delightful dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a light and healthy option perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual snack, an elegant starter, or a bright side dish alongside your main meal. With its vibrant hues and zesty flavors, it's a celebration of citrus that will awaken your taste buds.

The combination of assorted grapefruits and navel oranges creates a beautiful mosaic of sweetness and tanginess, complemented by the subtle warmth of star anise. This unique spice infuses the salad with an aromatic hint that elevates the classic fruit salad into an extraordinary culinary experience. Plus, it’s a recipe that caters to various dietary preferences—being vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, it's suitable for everyone at the table.

What’s more, this Citrus Salad can be prepared in advance, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully in the refrigerator, making it an ideal choice for entertaining. With a low calorie count of approximately 135 per serving, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that you can enjoy any time. Discover the joy of bright, refreshing ingredients and the enchanting touch of star anise in this delectable, healthful dish that perfectly embodies the essence of spring and summer.

Ingredients

  •  grapefruits such as white assorted
  •  navel oranges 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • 0.3 cup water 
  •  star anise whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • knife

Directions

  1. Simmer water with sugar and anise in a small saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, 1 minute. Cool slightly.
  2. Cut peel and white pith from grapefruits and oranges with a sharp knife. Working over a bowl, cut grapefruit and orange sections free from membranes.
  3. Pour off juice released during cutting from bowl and reserve.
  4. Stir syrup into fruit and chill, covered, 1 hour. Stir in reserved juice to taste.
  5. • Salad can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
  6. Each serving about 135 calories and less than 1 gram fat.
  7. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories166kcal
Protein5%
Fat2.81%
Carbs92.19%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.02
Glycemic Load
13.11
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
11.34782616211%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
15.98mg
Naringenin
67.64mg
Luteolin
1.64mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.77mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:166.43kcal
8.32%
Fat:0.57g
0.88%
Saturated Fat:0.06g
0.36%
Carbohydrates:42.27g
14.09%
Net Carbohydrates:37.51g
13.64%
Sugar:31.65g
35.17%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:1.72mg
0.07%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.29g
4.58%
Vitamin C:101.48mg
123.01%
Vitamin A:2384.01IU
47.68%
Fiber:4.76g
19.03%
Folate:48.86µg
12.21%
Potassium:390.06mg
11.14%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.9%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
8.18%
Calcium:79.37mg
7.94%
Vitamin B5:0.69mg
6.94%
Magnesium:26.83mg
6.71%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.91%
Phosphorus:55.06mg
5.51%
Copper:0.1mg
5.05%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.3%
Vitamin B3:0.72mg
3.6%
Iron:0.62mg
3.45%
Vitamin E:0.35mg
2.36%
Zinc:0.25mg
1.64%
Source:Epicurious