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Arugula Blood Orange And Bleu Cheese Salad Recipe

This vibrant salad bursts with flavor! Made with juicy blood oranges (if you're lucky enough to have a tree, even better!), peppery arugula, and creamy bleu cheese, this recipe is surprisingly simple and ready in minutes. Inspired by Bon Appetit, this is a perfect light lunch, side dish, or starter.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 238 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Arugula Blood Orange And Bleu Cheese Salad

  • 5 oz arugula
  • 4 oz crumbled bleu cheese
  • 2 medium blood oranges
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • pinch of salt
  • freshly cracked black pepper to taste

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How to Make Arugula Blood Orange And Bleu Cheese Salad

  1. Wash and thoroughly dry 5 oz of arugula.
  2. Crumble 4 oz of bleu cheese and add it to a large bowl along with the arugula.
  3. Peel and segment 2 medium blood oranges, removing all the white pith. Add the segments to the bowl.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

40g

Fat

25g

Carbs

4g

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