Tangy Citrus Arugula Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Total time: 15 minutesPrep: 15 minutesCook: 0 minutesServes: 2-4

Ingredients

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    4-6 cupsarugula (or baby spinach)
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    ½ cupspomegranate arils
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    1medium orange, segmented
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    ½ cupstoasted walnuts (or pistachios)
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    3 ozgoat cheese, crumbled
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    1small shallot, thinly sliced

Dressing

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    3 tbspbalsamic vinegar
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    5 tbspextra-virgin olive oil
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    1 tspdijon mustard
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    1 tsphoney or maple syrup
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    ¾ tspsalt
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    black pepper

Instructions

  1. Toss sliced shallot with 1 tbsp of the vinegar + a pinch of salt. Let sit 10 minutes.

  2. Make the dressing: whisk vinegar, dijon, honey/maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Whisk in olive oil until a glossy vinaigrette forms.

  3. Toss greens with enough dressing to lightly coat. Top with pomegranate arils, orange segments, nuts, goat cheese, and the shallots.

  4. Add a final light drizzle of dressing over the salad.