Description
Arugula Citrus Salad is a bright and refreshing recipe featuring peppery arugula, juicy citrus fruits, creamy avocado, crunchy nuts, and a simple homemade dressing. This elegant salad is quick to prepare and makes the perfect fresh side dish for lunches, brunches, holidays, or light summer meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 6 cups fresh arugula
- 2 oranges, peeled and sliced
- 1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese
- 1/3 cup toasted almonds or walnuts
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves
For the Citrus Dressing
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Optional Additions
- Grilled chicken
- Roasted shrimp
- Pomegranate seeds
- Extra citrus zest
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: Whisk olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper together until smooth.
- Prepare the ingredients: Wash arugula, peel and slice citrus fruits, cut avocado, and prepare toppings.
- Assemble the salad: Add arugula to a large serving bowl. Arrange orange slices, grapefruit, avocado, red onion, cheese, and nuts on top.
- Add the dressing: Drizzle the citrus dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Toss gently and serve: Mix carefully to combine flavors while keeping the citrus and avocado pieces intact.
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh seasonal citrus fruits. Add avocado right before serving to prevent browning. The dressing can be prepared ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: arugula citrus salad, orange salad recipe, grapefruit salad, fresh summer salad, healthy salad recipe, avocado citrus salad, easy side dish