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Citrus Salad with Star Anise Syrup

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photo by Mikkel Vang

Grapefruit and oranges, at their peak around the holidays, are like a beam of sunshine in the bleak midwinter. Here, a beautiful salad of juicy jewel-toned segments swims in a bright simple syrup infused with the licorice notes of star anise.

Cooks’ note:

Citrus salad can be made 1 day ahead and chilled.

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