Description
This Citrus Arugula Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines the peppery taste of arugula with the sweet and tangy flavors of oranges and grapefruits. Topped with creamy goat cheese and crunchy nuts, and dressed in a zesty vinaigrette, it’s a perfect side or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Arugula Salad:
- 4 cups fresh arugula
Citrus Segments:
- 1 large orange (peeled and segmented)
- 1 grapefruit (peeled and segmented)
Additional Ingredients:
- ¼ small red onion (thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
- ¼ cup toasted walnuts or almonds
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, combine the arugula, orange segments, grapefruit segments, and red onion.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Toss and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Top with crumbled goat cheese and toasted nuts just before serving.
Notes
- Use blood oranges or cara cara oranges for added color and flavor.
- You can swap goat cheese with avocado for a dairy-free option.
- Best served immediately after dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
