Description
A refreshing and vibrant Citrus Arugula Salad that combines the peppery taste of arugula with the sweet and tangy flavors of oranges and grapefruits, topped with creamy goat cheese and crunchy almonds. This salad is perfect for a light and healthy meal or as a side dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Arugula Salad:
- 4 cups fresh arugula
Citrus Segments:
- 1 large orange (peeled and segmented)
- 1 large grapefruit (peeled and segmented)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
- 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds or pistachios
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Salad: Add arugula to the bowl and toss gently to coat. Arrange orange and grapefruit segments over the greens, then add sliced red onion. Sprinkle with goat cheese and toasted almonds.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately as a refreshing side or light main course.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding avocado slices or pomegranate seeds.
- To make the salad vegan, use maple syrup and omit or substitute the cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
