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Citrus Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Dressing

When I look at this Citrus Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Dressing, I feel joy! Fruit salad makes a delicious side dish for so many occasions.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Calories: 447 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • FOR THE CITRUS SALAD:
  • 3 to 4 c. lightly packed arugula
  • kosher salt
  • 1 navel orange
  • 1 cara cara orange
  • 1 blood orange
  • 1 clementine
  • a few very thin slices of red onion
  • ½ c. whole salted cashews
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 T. minced fresh parsley
  • FOR THE ORANGE POPPY SEED DRESSING:
  • ⅓ c. extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ c. freshly squeezed Cara Cara orange juice
  • 3 T. honey
  • 1-1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • ½ T. finely chopped red onion
  • ¼ tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. poppy seeds

Instructions

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  1. FOR THE CITRUS SALAD: Place the arugula on a large plate or small platter. Sprinkle lightly with kosher salt. If desired, drizzle some of the prepared orange poppy seed dressing over the arugula. Or just serve the dressing on the side. Cut the peels off of the citrus and slice into 1/4″ to 3/8″ thick rounds, removing any seeds. Arrange citrus rounds across the arugula. Tuck in some onion slices. Sprinkle cashews over the top, followed by black pepper and parsley.
  2. FOR THE ORANGE POPPY SEED DRESSING: Place all ingredients except the poppy seeds in a small bowl with tall sides. Blend with an immersion blender until thickened and smooth. Add poppy seeds and stir to combine. Drizzle some of the dressing over the bed of arugula before adding the citrus to the salad, or just serve the dressing in a small bowl alongside the salad, for individual use. I like to add a couple pinches of additional poppy seeds to the top of the dressing right before serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 447kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 22g Sodium 525mg (22%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 37g (74%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 447

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 447kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22g 129%
Sodium 525mg 22%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 37g 74%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.