It’s always fun having my older kids in town, especially when they head over to the farmers market with me in search of something new. While tripping around Little Italy Mercato Farmers’ Market last weekend, our sweet Sarah (Billy’s girlfriend) came across a basket of pomelos (also known as pummelo, Chinese grapefruit and pompelmous). I had never had a pomelo and was excited to give it a try. After carving through the thick skin and very tough pith, we came to a slightly sweet, pink flesh that I found to be a perfect addition to my Winter Citrus Quinoa Salad.
This refreshing salad combines protein packed quinoa, a variety of seasonal citrus fruits, cacao nibs, fresh chocolate mint from my garden and a homemade Cacao & Citrus vinaigrette.
Benefits of Citrus:
- Studies have shown adding citrus to your daily diet program can help reduce the risk of stroke.
- Packed with fiber – helping to keep you full longer.
- Rich in vitamin C – perfect for building much needed collagen as we age.
- Rich in flavonoids – helps increase benefits of vitamin C.
Citrus used in our Winter Citrus Quinoa Salad: from left to right
Oroblanco Grapefruit: Green skin with a thick pith. Slightly sweet and juicy.
Pomelo: (Also known as Pummelo, Chinese Grapefruit and Pompelmous). Pale green with a beautiful pink flesh. So lovely and sweet after you cut away the thick skin and tough pith.
Pink Grapefruit: Easy to segment with a sweet pink flesh.
Mandarins: Similar to “Cuties” or “Tangerines” often sold with stems and leaves attached. Easy to peel with a sweetness the kids are sure to love.
Winter Citrus Quinoa Salad
Ingredient Transparency:
Royal Pearl Quinoa from Alter Eco Foods
Cacao Nibs from Sunfood Superfoods
Pomelos: Little Italy Mercato Famers’ Market