Peel citrus fruits, then slice each fruit into rounds. Arrange the fruit slices on a serving platter.
Make the dressing by combining all the dressing ingredients into a jar with a lid. Shake the jar well until the dressing is emulsified. Alternatively, you may whisk these ingredients together in a small bowl. Set aside.
Combine the winter greens into a large bowl. Toss with the dressing. Arrange dressed greens over citrus slices. Enjoy!
These cold, grey winter days can make some people feel more lethargic and down overall. Add that into addition of it being one of the worst flu seasons in decades, this time of year can seem very gloomy. This makes it all the more important to stay healthy in these winter months, and what we eat can impact our health. Many fruits and vegetables in the Midwest are in season in the summer/fall months, but our local grocery stores supply fresh produce that are at their peak season in some of these cold, dreary months, too. Choosing fresh fruits and vegetables that are in season not only taste better, but they also are more budget-friendly.
During these cold winter months we can find the best buys on the following foods:
- Beets
- Brussels sprouts
- Cabbage
- Grapefruit
- Kale
- Kiwifruit
- Lemons
- Limes
- Oranges
- Parsnips
- Rutabagas
- Spinach
- Sweet potatoes
- Swiss chard
- Turnips
- Winter squash
Frozen and canned fruits and vegetables are also an affordable option during these colder months. Remember to choose canned vegetables that are low in sodium and canned fruits that are in their own juice.
Ingredients
Directions
Peel citrus fruits, then slice each fruit into rounds. Arrange the fruit slices on a serving platter.
Make the dressing by combining all the dressing ingredients into a jar with a lid. Shake the jar well until the dressing is emulsified. Alternatively, you may whisk these ingredients together in a small bowl. Set aside.
Combine the winter greens into a large bowl. Toss with the dressing. Arrange dressed greens over citrus slices. Enjoy!