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.
Baby Arugula with Blueberries and Walnuts
Peppery salad greens with a citrus-sweetened dressing.
Prep Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients
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 (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 minced fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 dash hot sauce
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
Yields 1 cup 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
Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 405mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 8.2% | Vitamin C: 10.9% | Calcium: 7.2% | Iron: 3.4%
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Kay says
May 3, 2019 at 8:01 amArugula is a new experience for us, but a good one!
April @ The 21st Century Housewife says
May 17, 2012 at 12:21 pmThis 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
May 24, 2011 at 7:22 amI 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
May 20, 2011 at 4:51 pmI love green salads with fruits and nuts – and this orange dijon honey dressing with flax seed oil sounds perfect!
Nicole Feliciano says
May 20, 2011 at 8:52 amSo pretty–simply love how you plated this. Thanks so much for sharing on Momtrends.
Christina says
May 18, 2011 at 8:17 pmWhat a simple and delicious looking salad! I love the orange dijon dressing…I bet it tastes great! 🙂