Citrus Salad
8 servings
15 minutes
Citrus salad is a light, refreshing dish of European cuisine that combines the bright flavors of grapefruit and orange with the aroma of anise and thyme. This combination creates a balance between sweetness, tartness, and spiciness, making the salad a perfect conclusion to a meal or an original appetizer. The history of such fruit salads goes back to Mediterranean culinary traditions where fruits often enhance dishes with their freshness. Anise and sugar syrup gives the fruits a delicate sweetness and light spiciness, while thyme leaves add a fresh herbal accent. This salad not only delights with its taste but also provides a boost of vitamins and energy, especially in summer heat. It is perfect for breakfast, a light snack or as an elegant addition to a festive table.
1
Add sugar and anise to 100 ml of water and boil until the mixture turns into syrup.
- Sugar: 50 g
- Anise (star anise): 4 pieces
2
Peel the grapefruits and oranges, remove the membranes, soak in syrup, and sprinkle with thyme leaves.
- Pink grapefruits: 4 pieces
- Oranges: 4 pieces
- Thyme: 4 pieces