Citrus-vanilla salad

Ingredients:

• 3 Navelin oranges
• 3 small pink or red grapefruits
• 3 red oranges
• Juice of 2 lemons (preferably Meyer lemons)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 vanilla pod, cut in half lengthwise, seeds scraped out

Preparation:

1. Trim the bottoms and tops of the oranges and grapefruits, then remove the peel and core. Slice the fruit crosswise into round slices and arrange on a serving platter.
2. In a small saucepan, combine lemon juice, sugar, 1/4 cup water, and vanilla seeds and heat over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
   
   Pour syrup over the fruit, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.