Arugula + Orange Salad

I’m not usually a fruit-in-my-salad kind of girl, but the citrus-forward flavors in this salad recipe have me coming back for more every time! It’s so fresh and summery and has a perfect balance of sweet + bitter with some extra crunch (thanks to the radishes and sunflower seeds). I think you’re going to love this citrus-y salad!  

Makes: 4-6 servings

Ingredients
Salad

• 1 bag arugula

• 2 oranges, peeled and sliced into thin rounds (save end pieces to juice for dressing)

• 1 can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

• ¼ cup sunflower seeds or slivered almonds

• 2 oz. crumbled goat cheese

• ½ cup radishes, thinly sliced

Dressing

• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

• 3 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp orange juice (squeeze leftover end pieces of oranges or reserve some orange for fresh juice)

• 1 ½ tsp honey

• ¼ tsp sea salt

 Instructions

1. Place the arugula into a large serving bowl. Arrange the orange slices, cannellini beans, sunflower seeds, goat cheese and radishes on top. Set to the side.

2. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, honey and salt. Whisk together until blended.

3. Drizzle the citrus-y dressing over the salad, toss, and serve! Note: If you’re making this salad ahead of time, keep the dressing in a small mason jar and drizzle over salad just before eating so your arugula doesn’t wilt.

Recipe adapted from Cookie & Kate’s Vibrant Orange & Arugula Salad.