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Arugula Citrus Salad

Refreshing Arugula Citrus Salad for Bright Spring Meals

This Arugula Citrus Salad combines crisp arugula with sweetness from oranges, making it a refreshing and nutritious option for any meal.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Quinoa Rinse before cooking
  • 1 can Chickpeas Drained and rinsed
For the Greens
  • 4 cups Arugula Fresh, crisp leaves
For the Creaminess
  • 1 medium Avocado Cubed
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese Crumbled
For the Citrus
  • 2 medium Oranges Sliced
For the Crunch
  • 1/4 cup Slivered Almonds Toasted
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Or other neutral oil
  • 2 tablespoons Orange Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Can substitute with more orange juice
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard Optional
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup Or honey/agave syrup
  • to taste Salt & Pepper

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Baking Sheet
  • medium bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water, then combine with vegetable broth in a pot. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer for 15-20 min until liquid is absorbed. Fluff and cool.
  2. Preheat broiler and spread slivered almonds on a baking sheet. Toast for 2-3 min until golden brown, then let cool.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt and pepper until emulsified.
  4. In a large bowl, combine arugula with half the dressing. Toss to coat, then add quinoa, chickpeas, oranges, avocado, almonds, and feta. Drizzle with remaining dressing.
  5. Serve immediately or chill for 30 min before serving for a refreshing option.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Keep dressing separate until ready to serve.

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