Citrus Salad with Cinnamon Agave Dressing

Name: Citrus Salad with Cinnamon Agave Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 - 5 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/4 c. olive oil; 2 cinnamon sticks; 2 tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar; 2 tsp. agave; 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme, plus sprigs for garnish; 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon; Kosher salt; 2 grapefruit, peel and pith removed and flesh cut into segments; 6 oranges (such as navel, blood, and caracara), peel and pith removed and flesh cut into segments; 1/4 c. chopped roasted and salted pistachios

This might be the prettiest citrus salad we've ever seen.

By Charlyne MattoxPublished: Nov 14, 2025

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citrus salad with cinnamon agave dressing

Becky Luigart-Stayner for Country Living

Yields:

4 - 5 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

This vibrant and pretty-hued side dish will become your new favorite holiday recipe. Fresh citrus, like grapefruit and a variety of oranges, takes on a whole new life when paired with a sweet and simple Cinnamon Agave Dressing. The pistachios add extra flavor and texture for a truly special treat.

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Ingredients

1/4 cup
olive oil
2
cinnamon sticks
2 Tbsp.
unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tsp.
agave
1 tsp.
chopped fresh thyme, plus sprigs for garnish
1/4 tsp.
ground cinnamon
Kosher salt
2
grapefruit, peel and pith removed and flesh cut into segments
6
oranges (such as navel, blood, and caracara), peel and pith removed and flesh cut into segments
1/4 cup
chopped roasted and salted pistachios

Directions

1. Step 1Combine oil and cinnamon sticks in a small pot. Heat over medium heat. Once the oil begins to bubble around the cinnamon sticks, cook for 1 minute. Cool to room temperature; discard cinnamon sticks.
2. Step 2Whisk together vinegar, agave, thyme, ground cinnamon, and oil in a bowl. Season with salt. Arrange grapefruit and oranges on a serving platter. Drizzle with dressing. Garnish with pistachios and thyme sprigs.

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