Winter Citrus Salad with Arugula and Goat Cheese

Overhead view of a citrus salad with arugula on a white platter.

Winter Citrus Salad with Arugula and Goat Cheese

This Winter Citrus Salad with Arugula and Goat Cheese is bursting with sweet oranges, fresh mint and spicy arugula and it's topped with tangy cheese and flaked almonds. It makes a beautiful accompaniment to any winter meal.

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 102kcal

Author Elaine

Equipment

chef's knife
serving platter

Ingredients

½ small red onion, sliced thinly
5 tablespoons white wine vinegar, divided
2 blood oranges
2 large navel oranges
3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
3 cups fresh baby arugula
2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin, or lemon-infused olive oil
sea salt and pepper
2 - 3 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese, or ricotta or feta
¼ cup flaked almonds, toasted

Instructions

Put sliced onion in a small bowl with 3 Tablespoons white wine vinegar. Set aside.
Remove peel and pith from oranges and slice into rounds.
Arrange on a platter or on individual serving plates.
Sprinkle with mint leaves.
Drain red onion, discard vinegar and scatter onion on oranges.
Toss arugula with olive oil and remaining 2 Tablespoons white wine vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Add to salad.
Garnish with crumbled cheese and flaked almonds and serve immediately.

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