Arugula salad with citrus dressing recipe

Arugula Salad with Citrus Dressing

prep time
makes
6 -8 servings

From hearty sweet potatoes and crunchy walnuts, to pomegranate seeds bursting with flavor, this arugula salad with citrus dressing is perfect for a light lunch or a dinnertime side dish.

Meanwhile, you can use this light, citrusy dressing on any salad that calls for Italian or vinaigrette. It has the perfect mild flavor to bring any boring salad to life.

Arugula Salad with Citrus Dressing Recipe

what you'll need
  • salad
  • 4 cups baby arugula
  • 1 sweet potato, baked al dente (brush with olive oil and bake at 400 degrees for approximately 45 minutes—soft enough for fork to pierce, but not mushy), then chilled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds, check the bagged salad section at your local grocery store
  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup walnuts, candied
  • citrus dressing
  • 3 Tbsp grapefruit
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • salt and pepper, to taste
Nutrition Facts
Arugula Salad with Citrus Dressing Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 177mg 7%
Potassium 98mg 3%
Total Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 6g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin A 88%
Vitamin C 19%
Calcium 7%
Iron 3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
let's do it
  1. Blend all salad ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Whisk all dressing ingredients together in a small mixing bowl, pour over salad, toss and serve immediately.
One Last Thing

To make a meal out of this colorful bounty, just add grilled salmon or chicken. Voila!


Arugula salad with citrus dressing recipe