This salad is simplicity at its finest. The peppery bite of arugula finds perfect balanced with sweet blueberries, crispy walnuts, and salty feta. Orange-Dijon Dressing combines bright, citrus flavor with a hint of savory, bringing it all together with every harmonious bite. A suitable partner to all grilled meats, arugula is exceptional when paired with the delicate flavors of anything prepared on a cedar plank.
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PinIngredients
For the Salad:
- 3 cups baby arugula — lightly packed
- 2 tablespoons feta cheese
- 1/3 cup Sweetly Spiced Crispy Pecans or Walnuts
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/4 cup Orange-Dijon Dressing – as desired (recipe below)
For the Orange-Dijon Dressing:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons flax seed oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley – minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 dash hot sauce
- (Yields 1 cup)
Instructions
- Prepare dressing by mixing the ingredients in a cruet or jar with a lid and shake. Refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving.
- Arrange greens on a plate, sprinkle with walnuts, blueberries, and feta as desired. Dress with Orange-Dijon dressing and serve.
Notes
Flax seed oil is sensitive to light and oxygen, so be careful to keep it refrigerated and a lid on it at all times.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Serves 2 as a side salad
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April @ The 21st Century Housewife says
This is such a beautiful salad and it looks just scrumptious. I love the flavours in the orange dijon dressing, and the combination of the blueberries and pecans with the arugula sounds wonderful!
Patty says
I love the combination of arugula and blueberries. Blueberries are such a power food – they need to be used all over when they are in season!
Jeanette says
I love green salads with fruits and nuts – and this orange dijon honey dressing with flax seed oil sounds perfect!
Nicole Feliciano says
So pretty–simply love how you plated this. Thanks so much for sharing on Momtrends.
Christina says
What a simple and delicious looking salad! I love the orange dijon dressing…I bet it tastes great! 🙂