By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 6
96 cal · 10 min
Citrus Mint Salad
Recipe GLPR2c29893514fbea
A refreshing Caribbean-inspired salad that brings together the bright flavors of oranges and grapefruits with the cool, aromatic quality of fresh mint, lightly sweetened with brown sugar. This simple citrus salad is naturally light, naturally vegan, and perfect as a palate cleanser or side dish.
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Ingredients
2 oranges, segmented and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
3 grapefruits, segmented and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
8 mint leaves, slivered
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Directions
Carefully peel the oranges and grapefruits, removing all white pith. Working over a bowl to catch juices, segment the fruit by cutting between the membranes, then chop each segment into roughly 1/2-inch pieces.
Pour the chopped citrus and any captured juices into a large serving bowl.
Gently tear or cut the mint leaves into thin slivers and add to the citrus.
Sprinkle the brown sugar over the salad and toss gently until the sugar is evenly distributed and begins to dissolve into the natural citrus juices.
Allow the salad to rest for 5 to 10 minutes to let the flavors meld, then serve chilled or at room temperature.
Comments
All four ingredients are reliably stocked at every major Charlotte grocer including Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, Walmart, ALDI, and Kroger, making this a zero-friction shop. Cost runs roughly $0.60 per serving: a couple citrus fruits at $1.50–2.00 each, mint from a $2–3 bunch, and brown sugar from a bulk container. The stated 10 minutes is honest for segmenting citrus and tossing with sugar and mint, though the dish needs 20–30 minutes chilling to meld flavors properly—a minor omission. It reheats poorly (citrus textures suffer), so this is best as a fresh same-night or next-day dessert for a family meal; the components are fussy neither about timing nor technique, and six servings make it suitable for a weeknight table.
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