Arugula Salad With Orange Vinaigrette
The peppery arugula makes a flavorful salad with the bright citrus vinaigrette.
Ingredients
For the Orange Vinaigrette
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 ½ tsp honey
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Fine salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the Salad
- ⅓ cup sliced almonds, toasted, if desired*
- 6 to 8 cups arugula or baby arugula, or kale leaves
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Recommended Equipment
- Blender
Instructions
- Combine the orange juice, vinegar, mustard, and honey in a blender.2 tbsp orange juice | 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar | 2 tsp Dijon mustard | 1 1/2 tsp honey
- With the blender running, add the olive oil in a slow, steady stream. Taste and season with salt and pepper.1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil | Fine salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Put the arugula or baby kale in a serving bowl. Add some of the vinaigrette and toss to coat the leaves.6 to 8 cups arugula or baby arugula, or kale leaves
- Arrange the salad on salad plates. Sprinkle with the sliced almonds and Parmesan cheese, then season lightly with salt and pepper.1/3 cup sliced almonds | 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Serve any extra vinaigrette along with the meal.
Tip: Dress the salad lightly at first; arugula wilts quickly, and you can always add more vinaigrette at the table.
Notes
*To toast the almonds, put them in a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring and shaking the pan frequently, for 2 to 4 minutes, or until lightly golden and fragrant. Transfer to a plate to cool.
Nutrition
Calories: 251kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 3gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.003gSodium: 112mgPotassium: 226mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 731IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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