Polar Plungers Salad
Dive into the crisp, invigorating flavors of the Polar Plungers Salad—a vibrant medley of nutrient-packed greens, juicy winter citrus, and delightful crunch. This refreshing salad combines peppery arugula and tender kale with ruby red grapefruit and blood orange, creating a bright burst of tangy-sweet flavor in every bite. Paper-thin fennel slices add an anise-like freshness, while pomegranate arils and toasted almond slices provide a dynamic texture. Topped with a creamy Greek yogurt dressing sweetened with honey and balanced with fresh lemon juice and Dijon mustard, this salad is perfect as a light lunch or an elegant side dish. Ready in just 20 minutes and packed with antioxidants, it’s your go-to for a healthy and stunning winter recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups Arugula
- 3 cups Kale (chopped, de-stemmed)
- 1 large Ruby Red Grapefruit (peeled and segmented)
- 1 large Blood Orange (peeled and sliced into rounds)
- 1 small Fennel Bulb (thinly sliced)
- 0.5 cups Pomegranate Arils
- 0.5 cups Toasted Almond Slices
- 0.5 cups Greek Yogurt (plain, full-fat)
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (fresh)
- 2 teaspoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black Pepper
Instructions
1. In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula and chopped kale, gently tossing to mix.
2. Add the segmented grapefruit, blood orange rounds, thinly sliced fennel, and pomegranate arils to the greens.
3. Sprinkle the toasted almond slices over the top for added crunch.
4. In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, or serve it on the side for individual portions.
6. Toss the salad gently just before serving to evenly distribute the dressing (if applied beforehand).
7. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing combination of flavors and textures!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.5 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.4 g | 67% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 18 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 1496 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 126.1 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.2 g | 97% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.6 g | ||
| Protein | 40.6 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 906 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 3227 mg | 69% | |
*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.
