Description
A refreshing and vibrant Citrus Salad featuring a medley of blood oranges, navel oranges, and grapefruit, complemented by peppery arugula, thinly sliced red onions, and crunchy walnuts. Tossed in a tangy and slightly sweet lemon-Dijon dressing, this salad is perfect as a light appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 5 pieces Citrus Fruit (such as blood oranges, navel oranges, and grapefruit), washed
- ½ cup Arugula
- ¼ cup Red Onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup Walnuts
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey or other liquid sweetener
- ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt
- Pinch Black Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Citrus: Cut off the top and bottom of each citrus fruit so it can sit flat on the cutting board. Stand the citrus upright and use a sharp knife to slice downward, removing the peel and white pith. Rotate and repeat until fully peeled. Discard peels. Turn the peeled citrus on its side and cut it into ¼-inch-thick slices. Cover the citrus and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, sea salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Cover and refrigerate the dressing for up to 3 days.
- Assemble the Salad: Arrange the citrus slices and red onion over a bed of arugula. Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and garnish with walnuts for added crunch and flavor.
- Serve and Store: Serve immediately for best freshness, or store dressed salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Notes
- Use a variety of citrus fruits to add color and depth of flavor.
- Thinly slicing the red onion helps balance its sharpness.
- The salad can be prepared a few hours in advance—just keep the dressing and salad separate until ready to serve to prevent wilting.
- For a vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
