Description
This Citrus Arugula Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that brings together the peppery flavor of arugula with the bright, tangy citrus fruits like orange and grapefruit. Topped with feta cheese, nuts, and a zesty dressing, this salad is a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Arugula Salad:
- 5 ounces fresh arugula
Citrus and Toppings:
- 1 orange, peeled and sliced
- 1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts or pecans
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula, orange slices, grapefruit segments, red onion, feta cheese, and nuts.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Combine and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For added protein, top with grilled chicken or salmon.
- Blood oranges or mandarin oranges can be used as a colorful variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
