This Arugula and Orange Salad is filled with so many seasonal goodies! Sliced oranges, pomegranate seeds, red onion, and blue cheese are topped with a simple sweet dressing. It's sure to be a hit on your holiday table! {gluten free}
Do you eat fewer salads in the winter? I do because I always think the fresh produce is not as good. Actually, there are lots of seasonal goodies we can add to our salads this time of year...
- oranges
- pomegranate seeds
- roasted squash
- roasted carrots
- roasted beets
- pears
- Brussels sprouts
- cabbage and kale
- sweet potato
- fennel
- leeks
The possibilities are endless! So let's jump right into this Arugula and Orange Salad, shall we?
How pretty is this? It's so easy to put together and will look great on any holiday table. The color really pops! The sweetness of the oranges and pomegranate seeds go great with the bitter arugula and pungent blue cheese. It pretty much has all the flavor bases covered.
The dressing is simply made with fresh orange juice which ties all that citrus goodness together. Did I mention the candied pecans? I don't want to even think about them because they are so addictive. Trust me you cannot stop at just one so make sure you get the smallest bag possible and put them all on this Arugula and Orange Salad. You will be sorry if you don't! I got mine at Trader Joe's.
I think you (and your holiday guests) are going to love this Arugula and Orange Salad because it's...
- fresh and seasonal
- packed with sweetness
- popping with color
- covered in a sweet, light dressing
- wholesome
- gluten-free
- delicious!
Enjoy!
Arugula and Orange Salad
Ingredients
- 4 cups baby arugula
- 1 orange, sliced in circles
- ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 tablespoon blue cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoon candied pecan
- ¼ whole red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tablespoon fresh squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange muscat vinegar (or balsamic)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place all dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Place all salad components on two plates. Do not dress the salad until you are ready to serve. Enjoy!
Edyta at Innocent Delight
Oh gosh, I am craving this salad now. You put all my favorite ingredients in there. I need to make it asap.
Kate | Veggie Desserts
It really is a very pretty and festive looking holiday salad! So nice that the salad option can be super special.
Helene
Your arugula orange salad looks so Christmas like. The flavors and the look suit the time of he year so well. I like how you plated it too, I literally feel like digging in right away.
Karen Kelly
Perfect for the holidays, Helene!
Monica | Nourish & Fete
What an outstanding winter salad - I especially love the orange/pomegranate combo, so I can't wait to try this!
Karen Kelly
Hope you love it Monica!
Andrea @ Cooking with Mamma C
Oh, yum! My son makes something similar, and it steals the show. I appreciate your list of seasonal produce too. It's a great reminder of what to look for at the grocery store!
Karen Kelly
Wow Andrea, I am impressed with your son!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
I love this combination of ingredients for a salad Karen. And all the colors look so pretty too! Thanks for keeping me healthy this holiday season!
Sarah Scherer
Looks beautiful - and delicious! Great combination. Can't wait to try.