Vibrant Orange & Arugula Salad
A refreshing and healthy salad featuring vibrant oranges and arugula, topped with goat cheese, almonds, and a zesty lemon dressing.
Equipment
- Skillet
- large serving platter
- small bowl
Ingredients
Salad
- 0.25 cups sliced almonds
- 5-6 ounces baby arugula
- 2 oranges peeled and sliced into thin rounds
- 2 ounces goat cheese crumbled (about ½ cup)
- 0.25 cups radishes thinly sliced and roughly chopped
- ground cinnamon Pinch to sprinkle on top
Lemon dressing
- 0.25 cups extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1.5 teaspoons honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation
- First, toast the almonds: In a small skillet over medium heat, warm the almonds until they are fragrant and starting to turn golden on the edges, stirring frequently (careful, they’ll burn!), about 5 minutes. Transfer them to a bowl to cool.
- Place the arugula on a large serving platter or into a large serving bowl. Arrange the oranges, toasted almonds, goat cheese and radishes on top. Sprinkle the top lightly with a pinch or two of cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, honey and salt. Whisk together until blended. Taste, and add a little more honey if it’s unpleasantly tart.
- Once you’re ready to serve, drizzle the dressing lightly over the salad (you might have a little extra), toss, and serve immediately.
Notes
This salad is best served immediately after dressing, to keep the arugula crisp.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg
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