Title: Arugula Delight: Fresh and Flavorful Arugula Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
– 4 cups fresh arugula
– 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
– 2 large oranges
– 1 large grapefruit
– 1/4 cup olive oil
– 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
– 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
– 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
– 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
– 2 tablespoons honey
– Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
– 1/4 cup toasted almonds, chopped (optional)
– 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
Instructions:
1. Begin by preparing the citrus vinaigrette. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, fresh lime juice, and Dijon mustard until well combined.
2. Add honey into the mixture and whisk until the vinaigrette emulsifies. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Set aside.
3. Rinse and drain the arugula leaves. Set aside to dry for a few minutes or gently pat dry with a kitchen towel.
4. Segment the oranges and grapefruit by cutting off the top and bottom of each fruit, then cutting away the peel and pith. Over a small bowl, cut along the membrane and release the citrus segments. Squeeze the remaining juices from the membrane and add to the vinaigrette mix.
5. Place the arugula in a large salad bowl. Add the thinly sliced red onions and citrus segments to the bowl. Drizzle the citrus vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine.
6. Optional: Sprinkle the salad with the chopped toasted almonds and crumbled feta cheese, then give it another gentle toss until the toppings are evenly distributed.
7. Serve the Fresh and Flavorful Arugula Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette immediately, or chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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Enjoy this tangy and refreshing salad that will brighten up any meal!
