📖 Instructions

1. First, gather your ingredients! Make sure everything's fresh and ready to go – a good salad starts with great ingredients. Trust me on this one.
2. Wash and dry all your produce. This is super important; no one wants sandy salad! Use a salad spinner if you have one. It makes things so much easier.
3. Next, peel and segment your oranges, grapefruits, and lemons. Try to remove as much of the pith (that white stuff) as possible; it can be bitter. A sharp knife is your friend here.
4. Thinly slice the red onion. If you’re sensitive to strong onion flavors, soak the slices in cold water for about 10 minutes before adding them to the salad. This helps mellow them out a bit.
5. Now, let's make that amazing lemon vinaigrette! Whisk together the fresh lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
6. Time to assemble the salad! Gently combine the citrus segments, red onion, fresh mint, and parsley in a large bowl. You don't want to bruise the citrus fruits, so be gentle!
7. Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly. Don't over-toss; you want to keep the ingredients nice and vibrant.
8. Give your salad a final taste test! If it needs a pinch more salt or pepper, now’s the time to add it.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy the burst of sunshine in every bite! Seriously, this salad is a taste of spring. Pair it with grilled chicken or fish, and you’ve got a complete meal!
10. Optional: Garnish with extra mint and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt right before serving. This adds a gorgeous touch and enhances the flavor even more. Just a tiny little touch though – you don’t want to overdo it!