CITRUS SALAD WITH ARUGULA AND GOAT CHEESE

As published at https://www.flavourandsavour.com/winter-citrus-salad-arugula-goat-cheese/


INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 small red onion, sliced thinly
  • 5 tbsp white wine vinegar, divided
  • 2 blood oranges
  • 2 large navel oranges
  • 3 tbsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
  • 3 cups fresh baby arugula
  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin, or lemon-infused olive oil
  • sea salt and pepper
  • 2 – 3 tbsp crumbled goat cheese, or ricotta or feta
  • 1/4 cup flaked almonds, toasted

INSTRUCTIONS

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

Available at the Oakmont Farmer’s Market 1/23:

-Goat cheese available from Amazing Acres

-Arugula available from Clifford Family Farm