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    Home » Salads and Dressings » Winter Citrus Salad with Arugula and Goat Cheese

    Winter Citrus Salad with Arugula and Goat Cheese

    Published: Dec 7, 2016 · Modified: Sep 18, 2021 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 9 Comments

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    Winter Citrus Salad with Arugula and Goat Cheese. Sweet oranges, fresh mint and spicy arugula topped with tangy cheese and flaked almonds make a beautiful winter salad.
    Winter Citrus Salad with Arugula and Goat Cheese. Sweet oranges, fresh mint and spicy arugula topped with tangy cheese and flaked almonds make a beautiful winter salad.

    This Winter Citrus Salad with Arugula and Goat Cheese combines sweet oranges, fresh mint and spicy arugula. It's topped with tangy cheese and flaked almonds to make a work of art on a plate.

    Winter Citrus Salad with Arugula and Goat Cheese
    This Winter Citrus Salad is a beautiful medley of contrasting flavours:  sweet oranges, peppery arugula, and tangy cheese. It has a subtle hidden flavour that pops out after the first bite: fresh mint!  Here's a nutritious salad that will brighten any winter meal.

    Citrus Salad with Arugula and Goat Cheese. Fresh sweet oranges, fresh mint and spicy arugula topped with tangy cheese and flaked almonds make a beautiful winter salad. |www.flavourandsavour.com

    This Winter Citrus Salad is a work of art!

    A few weeks ago, just for fun, I went to a Women's Paint Night. These events are tailor-made for participants like me: People Who Do Not Paint.
    The lesson format guaranteed success. We were each provided with a blank canvas, a paint smock, and all the paints and tools we would need to create a canvas just like the sample. The instructor led us through a series of steps, adding layers of colour and different elements one by one, designed for us to create an abstract painting.
    When we finished, we stepped back to admire each other's work. While all the paintings were similar, each had its own individual touches that made it unique. Each artist brought her own style to her canvas, even though the materials used and the instruction provided was the same for us all.
    Creating this fresh Winter Citrus Salad reminded me of that painting. It truly is a work of art, it was fun to create, and you can change some of the elements to make it truly your own.

    How to make Winter Citrus Salad with Arugula and Goat Cheese

    Start with a base of fresh, juicy oranges. Use whatever is in season. I used blood oranges and two varieties of navel oranges and arranged them on a large platter, overlapping them slightly.
    Winter Citrus Salad with Arugula and Goat Cheese. Sweet oranges, fresh mint and spicy arugula topped with tangy cheese and flaked almonds make a beautiful winter salad. |www.flavourandsavour.com
    Next, add thinly sliced red onions and finely chopped fresh mint leaves.
    Winter Citrus Salad with Arugula and Goat Cheese. Sweet oranges, fresh mint and spicy arugula topped with tangy cheese and flaked almonds make a beautiful winter salad. |www.flavourandsavour.com
    Toss arugula leaves with a little oil and vinegar, season with salt and pepper and add them to the platter. I used a lemon-infused olive oil, but any extra-virgin olive oil will work just fine.
    And finally, garnish with crumbled cheese--your choice of goat cheese, feta, or ricotta. Add your finishing touches by scattering the salad with flaked toasted almonds or finely chopped pistachios.
    Winter Citrus Salad with Arugula and Goat Cheese. Sweet oranges, fresh mint and spicy arugula topped with tangy cheese and flaked almonds make a beautiful winter salad. |www.flavourandsavour.com Your masterpiece is complete!
    Citrus Salad with Arugula and Goat Cheese. Fresh sweet oranges, fresh mint and spicy arugula topped with tangy cheese and flaked almonds make a beautiful winter salad. |www.flavourandsavour.com

    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.
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    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 102kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Ingredients

    • ½ small red onion, sliced thinly
    • 5 tablespoon white wine vinegar, divided
    • 2 blood oranges
    • 2 large navel oranges
    • 3 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
    • 3 cups fresh baby arugula
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin, or lemon-infused olive oil
    • sea salt and pepper
    • 2 - 3 tablespoon 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.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 470IU | Vitamin C: 32.8mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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    Nutrition Facts
    Winter Citrus Salad with Arugula and Goat Cheese
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 102 Calories from Fat 63
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 7g11%
    Sodium 6mg0%
    Potassium 179mg5%
    Carbohydrates 8g3%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 5g6%
    Protein 1g2%
    Vitamin A 470IU9%
    Vitamin C 32.8mg40%
    Calcium 57mg6%
    Iron 0.5mg3%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    This recipe was inspired by Saveur's Citrus Salad with Arugula & Ricotta Salata.

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    1. Natalie

      December 09, 2016 at 10:56 am

      I went to a paint and wine night a couple weeks back. Like you, I'm not much of a painter either. Thankfully, I'm really good at wine, lol. This salad is BEAUTIFUL and I love all the parts going into it, especially the mint and goat cheese.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        December 09, 2016 at 11:00 am

        Hi Natalie,
        lol. Yes, there are some things that take lots of practice, like painting. It's a good thing wine-drinking is easy to learn. Thanks for your comment!

        Reply
    2. Dr. Kimberley | Healthy Life Redesign

      December 09, 2016 at 10:24 am

      This is such a pretty salad! It truly is a work of art Elaine!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        December 09, 2016 at 10:58 am

        Thanks Kimberley! It was fun to put together.

        Reply
    3. kathi @ laughingspatula

      December 09, 2016 at 8:49 am

      Goat cheese anything for this kid! This looks so wonderful and would be beautiful on a party table!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        December 09, 2016 at 9:18 am

        Thanks Kathi! I love goat cheese too, but I also made this salad with feta. Equally as good!

        Reply
    4. The FoodOlic

      December 09, 2016 at 8:27 am

      5 stars
      What a beautiful plate, filled with colors and flavors! Plus, I'm a BIG fan of goat cheese: it's a "must try" recipe for sure. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    5. Flavour & Savour

      December 09, 2016 at 8:25 am

      Thanks Tiffany!

      Reply
    6. Tiffany

      December 09, 2016 at 8:24 am

      That is a beautiful salad. Citrus anything and arugula are two of my favourite things. This is a flavour combination I'll have to try.

      Reply

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