Arugula, Blood Orange, and Blue Cheese Salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Arugula, Blood Orange, and Blue Cheese Salad
45 min.
6
124kcal

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Elevate your dining experience with this vibrant Arugula, Blood Orange, and Blue Cheese Salad. Perfectly balancing bold flavors and refreshing textures, this dish is a delightful way to enjoy seasonal ingredients while adhering to vegetarian and gluten-free diets. The peppery bite of arugula pairs seamlessly with the sweet and tangy notes of blood oranges, creating an invigorating taste sensation that is hard to resist.

Imagine juicy segments of blood orange nestled among a bed of crisp arugula, enhanced by creamy crumbles of blue cheese that add richness and depth to each bite. The zesty lemon juice and luscious olive oil dressing ties everything together, ensuring that every forkful bursts with flavor. Not only is this salad a feast for the senses, but it also caters to various occasions, making it an ideal side dish for your family gatherings or a show-stopping antipasti for your next dinner party.

Light yet satisfying, this salad contains just 124 calories per serving, allowing you to indulge without guilt. Whether served as a starter, a snack, or a complement to your main course, this Arugula, Blood Orange, and Blue Cheese Salad is sure to impress. With just 45 minutes of your time, you'll have a visually stunning and delicious dish that captures the essence of fresh, wholesome ingredients. Get ready to savor the harmonious blend of flavors in every bite!

Ingredients

  •  blood oranges 
  • 0.5 cup cheese blue crumbled
  • 0.3 cup juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Combine arugula and cheese in large bowl.
  2. Remove peel and white pith from oranges.
  3. Cut between orange membranes to release segments into bowl with arugula and cheese.
  4. Pour oil and lemon juice over; toss to blend. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories124kcal
Protein7.87%
Fat87.45%
Carbs4.68%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.58
Glycemic Load
0.24
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.3886956319861%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.5mg
Hesperetin
2.65mg
Naringenin
0.8mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:123.55kcal
6.18%
Fat:12.26g
18.86%
Saturated Fat:3.35g
20.94%
Carbohydrates:1.48g
0.49%
Net Carbohydrates:1.34g
0.49%
Sugar:0.72g
0.8%
Cholesterol:8.44mg
2.81%
Sodium:129.66mg
5.64%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.48g
4.97%
Vitamin E:1.35mg
8.98%
Vitamin C:6.24mg
7.56%
Calcium:61.83mg
6.18%
Vitamin K:5.69µg
5.42%
Phosphorus:44.96mg
4.5%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.72%
Selenium:1.66µg
2.38%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.29%
Vitamin B5:0.22mg
2.19%
Zinc:0.31mg
2.05%
Vitamin A:96.2IU
1.92%
Folate:7.38µg
1.85%
Potassium:47.21mg
1.35%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.3%
Source:Epicurious