Description
A fresh and vibrant Arugula Citrus Salad featuring peppery arugula greens, juicy assorted citrus fruits, and a tangy dressing with apple cider vinegar (natural). This quick and easy salad is perfect for brightening your meals with a nutritious boost of vitamins and antioxidants, ideal as a side or light meal year-round.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh arugula greens
- 1 orange, peeled and segmented
- 1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented
- 2 mandarins, peeled and segmented
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup toasted almonds or walnuts
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (natural)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 teaspoon honey (natural)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (natural)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the citrus fruits: Carefully peel and segment the orange, grapefruit, and mandarins to remove pith and membranes, ensuring juicy pieces and vibrant colors.
- Slice the red onion: Thinly slice the red onion. Optionally, soak slices briefly in cold water to mellow sharpness if desired.
- Toast the nuts: Gently toast almonds or walnuts in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant and lightly golden for enhanced flavor and crunch.
- Whisk the dressing: In a small bowl, combine olive oil (natural), apple cider vinegar (natural), honey (natural), Dijon mustard (natural), salt, and pepper. Whisk well until emulsified and smooth.
- Toss and serve: In a large bowl, combine arugula, citrus segments, and onion slices. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to coat. Sprinkle toasted nuts on top just before serving to maintain crunch.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm citrus fruits and vibrant arugula for best flavor and texture.
- Pat arugula dry with a salad spinner or towels to avoid soggy greens.
- Segment citrus fruits just before serving to keep salad fresh and bright.
- Adjust vinegar and honey amounts in dressing to balance acidity and sweetness to taste.
- Serve immediately for optimal crispness and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: arugula salad, citrus salad, healthy salad, quick salad, vegan dressing, fresh greens
