Blood Orange, Pistachio and Pomegranate Salad with Arugula and Mint

Few salads look as striking as this one — deep pink blood orange segments, jewel-like pomegranate seeds, and peppery arugula all tossed together with fresh mint and a simple citrus dressing. It comes together in about ten minutes and needs no cooking at all.

Blood oranges and pomegranate seeds are both prized as antioxidant-rich, colorful produce, bringing vitamin C and plant polyphenols to the plate, while pistachios add vitamin E and healthy fats — part of the broader group of nutrients often mentioned in the same breath as skin-friendly eating. Arugula rounds it out with its own dose of vitamin C and a pleasant peppery bite.

Serve it as a starter, alongside grilled fish or chicken, or make a full meal of it with a scoop of white beans or a soft-boiled egg on top.