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 bright 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 citrusy 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 (or feta)
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
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.
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, honey and salt. Whisk together until blended.
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.