Immune-Boosting Citrus Salad with Microgreens
Our Colorful Summer Citrus Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that supports weight loss, boosts immunity, and promotes gut health. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, this salad is packed with nutrient-rich ingredients and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1/3 cup champagne vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2/3 cup olive oil extra virgin
- kosher salt
- black pepper freshly ground
Salad
- 4 oz arugula
- 3 to 4 oranges thinly sliced (we like to use a combination of navel and cara cara)
- 1 red grapefruit thinly sliced
- 4 figs sliced
- 1/2 fennel bulb thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup microgreens
- 2 Tbsp mint leaves chopped
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together champagne vinegar, dijon mustard, honey, garlic, and extra-virgin olive oil until combined.1/3 cup champagne vinegar, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 2 tsp honey, 1 clove garlic, 2/3 cup olive oil
- Season dressing with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.kosher salt, black pepper
- Arrange arugula on a serving platter or plate. Place the citrus slices on top as desired.4 oz arugula, 3 to 4 oranges, 1 red grapefruit
- Top arugula with slices of figs and fennel. Sprinkle microgreens, mint leaves and almonds on top.4 figs, 1/2 fennel bulb, 1/3 cup microgreens, 2 Tbsp mint leaves, 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- Drizzle salad with desired amount of dressing and season with additional salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 495kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 28gSodium: 41mgPotassium: 676mgFiber: 7gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 1823IUVitamin C: 82mgCalcium: 156mgIron: 2mg