Description
Citrus Arugula Salad with Honey Vinaigrette is a vibrant, refreshing dish that brings the essence of summer to your table. The peppery arugula beautifully complements the zesty citrus fruits, all drizzled with a sweet honey vinaigrette that ties the flavors together. Perfect for brunches, picnics, or as a light side dish, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also impressively colorful and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh arugula
- 2 oranges, peeled and segmented
- 1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp raw honey
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup toasted walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine orange and grapefruit segments with sliced red onion.
- Gently toss in fresh arugula.
- Drizzle the honey vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss lightly.
- If desired, sprinkle toasted walnuts on top for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad serving (about 150g)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg