Orange and Arugula Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Orange and Arugula Salad is a perfect harmony of sweet, tangy, and peppery notes. Featuring crisp, peppery arugula paired with juicy orange slices, this salad is elevated by the crunch of toasted almonds and the creamy, briny goodness of feta cheese. A zesty homemade vinaigrette, made with lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard, ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes, this vibrant salad is ideal as a light main course or an elegant side dish. Perfect for summer gatherings or a nutrient-packed lunch, this recipe highlights simple, fresh ingredients and Mediterranean-inspired flavors in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Fresh arugula
- 2 Oranges
- 1 small Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Toasted almonds
Instructions
Rinse and dry the arugula thoroughly, then place it in a large mixing bowl.
Peel the oranges, removing as much of the white pith as possible. Slice the oranges into thin rounds or segments and set them aside.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the arugula in the mixing bowl.
Prepare the vinaigrette: in a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the arugula and onions. Toss gently to coat the leaves evenly.
Add the orange slices to the salad and gently toss again to distribute them evenly.
Sprinkle the feta cheese and toasted almonds over the top of the salad as a garnish.
Serve immediately as a side dish or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
938 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.3 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.7 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2159 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.0 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.8 g | ||
| Protein | 20.6 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 595 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 906 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
