Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring peppery arugula and sweet citrus.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups fresh arugula, washed and dried
- 2 large oranges, peeled and sliced into rounds
- 1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented
- 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup toasted almonds or pistachios, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
Instructions
- Toast the nuts: On a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the almonds or pistachios until fragrant and lightly golden, about 3 minutes.
- Prepare the citrus: Using a sharp knife, peel the oranges and grapefruit, then slice into rounds or segment them.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, a pinch of salt, and a tablespoon of the reserved citrus juice until emulsified.
- Build the salad: On a large platter, arrange the arugula, and scatter the citrus slices and shallot ribbons over the greens.
- Finish and toss: Drizzle the dressing evenly, sprinkle the toasted nuts and crumbled cheese if using, and toss gently to combine.
Notes
To make it vegan, replace honey with maple syrup and use dairy-free cheese or skip the cheese altogether.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: salad, arugula, citrus, healthy, quick