Citrus Salad With Prosecco

By David Tanis

Updated Aug. 16, 2022

Citrus Salad With Prosecco
Fred R. Conrad/The New York Times
Total Time
15 minutes
Rating
5(357)
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This elegant, simple variation on fruit salad makes a refreshing first course, but could also be dessert, depending on the menu. A sprinkling of sugar and a splash of Prosecco elevates fresh fruit in a surprising way. In winter or early spring, make it with all kinds of colorful citrus— especially blood orange and pink grapefruit. In summer, use the same method with stone fruits and berries, like peaches and blackberries.

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Ingredients

Yield:4 to 6 servings
  • 1large pink or ruby grapefruit
  • 1large white grapefruit
  • 4blood oranges
  • 4navel oranges
  • 2Cara Cara oranges
  • 2Meyer lemons
  • Sugar for sprinkling
  • Blanched almonds, for garnish
  • Prosecco
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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    With a serrated knife, peel all the fruit, removing both skin and pith.

  2. Step 2

    Slice all the fruit crosswise about ¼ inch thick. Arrange slices in shallow bowls, making sure each serving has all colors. Add a few blanched almonds to garnish. Sprinkle lightly with sugar.

  3. Step 3

    At the table, pour about 2 tablespoons of prosecco over each bowl.

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PEllen

Grapefruit ( and pomelos)doesn't mix with a number of cholesterol medications. I have made this salad using various oranges and other citrus fruits and tossing with some grated fresh ginger for the zing the grapefruit would have given. Or Aleppo pepper flakes

Kathleen L

This was amazing! It is gorgeous and delicious. Plus, it is easy. One thing I would do differently is not to chop the blanched almonds. They looked like seeds. Next time, I'll add a little mint for color.

Steve Abbott

Fun, delicious, and easy to make, and as noted by David Tanis, lends itself to improvisation. The prosecco seemed to me an unusual accompaniment when I first read the recipe, but it was marvelous and I gained an appreciation for sparkling wine, as only a small amount is used in the recipe and somebody had to drink it!

Nikki

This was a knockout! Prepped it in the am and served it after a heavy thanksgiving meal - showstopper. Followed the tips to add lime zest to the sugar. I want to eat this every day.

Adrienne

A good non-alcoholic substitute for Prosecco is Fever Tree Elderflower tonic.

Anne B

I would not add the lemon next time. I might squeeze some lemon juice on top, but the fruit itself was unpleasantly tart in the mix.

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