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Citrus Salad with Arugula and Walnuts Recipe

Citrus Salad with Arugula and Walnuts

This tasty Citrus Salad with Arugula and Walnuts recipe combines vibrant citrus fruits with crunchy walnuts and peppery arugula for a refreshing dish.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Citrus Components
  • 5 pieces Citrus Fruit such as oranges, grapefruits, or any citrus of choice
Salad Base
  • 0.5 cup Arugula
  • 0.25 cup Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 0.25 cup Walnuts
Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Honey or other liquid sweetener
  • 0.25 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut off the top and bottom of each citrus fruit so it can sit flat on the cutting board. Stand the fruit 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 slice into ¼-inch-thick rounds.
  2. Cover the sliced citrus and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before serving.
Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, sea salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Cover and refrigerate; the dressing can be kept for up to 3 days.
Assembly
  1. On a serving plate or bowl, spread the arugula as the base, arrange the citrus slices evenly over it, scatter thinly sliced red onions, and sprinkle with walnuts for crunch.
  2. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad just before serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container and consume within 2 days for best quality.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 9g

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding feta cheese or swapping walnuts for pecans. Pomegranate seeds can add sweetness and crunch.

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