Citrus Salad with Five Spice Honey
I love citrus of all kinds, and will take any opportunity to feature it on my dining table. It’s sunshine in your mouth. This dish comes together in minutes and really pumps up the volume with the addition of five spice honey and ricotta. You can find Five Spice powder in your local grocery store, or you can easily make your own. Combine star anise, cinnamon, fennel seed, Szechuan peppercorns and cloves in a spice grinder until smooth.
For a savory take swap out the mint and add parsley, kalamata olives and thinly sliced red onion.
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
1 large grapefruit
1-2 oranges
1-2 blood oranges
¼ cup honey
1 tsp five spice
1 cup whole milk ricotta
Very good Extra Virgin olive oil
Pistachios for garnish, roughly chopped
Fleur de sel
METHOD
With a sharp knife, peel all citrus and cut into 1/4 “ rounds, breaking in half any larger rounds like the grapefruit. Arrange on serving platter or shallow bowl.
In a small heatproof measuring cup, combine honey and 5 spice, stirring to combine. Microwave for 15 seconds to thin out slightly.
Dollop ricotta on top of citrus and then drizzle with five spice honey. Garnish with pistachios and finish with olive oil and fleur de sel.
