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Citrus salad of oranges and blood oranges on a white serving plate.

Citrus Salad with Lemon-Lavender Syrup

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This citrus salad combines vibrant orange slices with a delicate lemon-lavender syrup. Perfect as a refreshing dessert or a light winter side dish.
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Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:5 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes
Course: Dessert, Salad
Cuisine: Californian
Keyword: Blood Orange, Citrus, Lavender, Orange
Season: Winter
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 101kcal
Author: Pascale Beale

Ingredients

  • 6 oranges, different varieties if possible, peeled and sliced into disks
  • 6 blood oranges, peeled and sliced into disks (if blood oranges are not available, you can substitute other varieties)
  • Juice of 1 Meyer lemon
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon lavender flowers, fresh
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions

  1. Arrange the orange slices on a large platter, alternating the different varieties.
  2. Combine the lemon juices, water, lavender flowers and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until syrupy, about 3–4 minutes.
  3. Pour the syrup through a strainer over the fruit.

Nutrition

Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 368mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 445IU | Vitamin C: 109mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 0.2mg