Arugula and Orange Salad
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Arugula and Orange Salad
Description
This Arugula and Orange Salad features a lively mix of fresh baby arugula leaves paired with juicy orange slices and tart pomegranate seeds, creating a bright and colorful base. Crumbled blue cheese adds a sharp creaminess, while candied pecans offer sweet crunch. Thinly sliced red onion adds a mild pungency.
The dressing combines extra virgin olive oil with freshly squeezed orange juice and orange muscat vinegar (or balsamic as an option) balanced with minced garlic and salt. Shaken together, it creates a citrusy, slightly tangy vinaigrette that highlights and ties together the salad's components without overpowering the natural flavors.
The salad is assembled on plates and dressed just before serving to keep the arugula crisp and the ingredients fresh. Its combination of peppery, sweet, tart, and creamy elements makes this salad a refreshing companion to grilled dishes or as a light lunch on its own.
Ingredients
- 4 cups arugula baby
- 1 orange sliced in circles
- ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 tablespoon blue cheese crumbled
- 3 tablespoon candied pecan
- ¼ whole red onion thinly sliced
Dressing
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tablespoon orange juice fresh squeezed
- 1 tablespoon orange muscat vinegar or balsamic
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place all dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Place all salad components on two plates. Do not dress the salad until you are ready to serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 398 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 398kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 487mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 366mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 1185IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 51.9mg | 58% |
| Calcium | 143mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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