Orange and Arugula Salad

Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Orange and Arugula Salad is a perfect harmony of sweet, tangy, and peppery notes. Featuring crisp, peppery arugula paired with juicy orange slices, this salad is elevated by the crunch of toasted almonds and the creamy, briny goodness of feta cheese. A zesty homemade vinaigrette, made with lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard, ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes, this vibrant salad is ideal as a light main course or an elegant side dish. Perfect for summer gatherings or a nutrient-packed lunch, this recipe highlights simple, fresh ingredients and Mediterranean-inspired flavors in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Fresh arugula
• 2 Oranges
• 1 small Red onion
• 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese
• 0.25 cup Toasted almonds

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and dry the arugula thoroughly, then place it in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Peel the oranges, removing as much of the white pith as possible. Slice the oranges into thin rounds or segments and set them aside.

Step 3

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the arugula in the mixing bowl.

Step 4

Prepare the vinaigrette: in a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 5

Drizzle the vinaigrette over the arugula and onions. Toss gently to coat the leaves evenly.

Step 6

Add the orange slices to the salad and gently toss again to distribute them evenly.

Step 7

Sprinkle the feta cheese and toasted almonds over the top of the salad as a garnish.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a side dish or light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	571.6 grams (571.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	938

Total Fat 72.30g	93%
Saturated Fat 16.70g	84%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.40g
Cholesterol 67mg	22%
Sodium 2159mg	94%
Total Carbohydrate 62.00g	23%
Dietary Fiber 11.70g	42%
Total Sugars 35.80g
Protein 20.60g	41%

Vitamin D 12IU	60%
Calcium 595mg	46%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 906mg	19%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.3%

Protein: 8.4%

Carbs: 25.3%