Citrus Salad with Arugula and Fennel
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Citrus Salad with Arugula and Fennel
Originally posted on the Fresh Direct Blog
All ingredients purchased through FreshDirect.com
Ingredients:
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 box of arugula (or any fresh greens)
1 medium fennel, tops and fronds removed, sliced thin
1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented
1 cara cara orange, peeled and segmented
1 blood orange, peeled and segmented
1 avocado, cubed
Directions:
To make your dressing whisk your vinegar, dijon, honey, salt and pepper and in a small bowl. While continuously whisking, slowly add your oil one drop at a time until fully combined.
In a large serving bowl layer the greens, fennel and citrus segments. Instead of pre-mixing your salad with dressing, I like to keep this salad layered because of its beautiful presentation. So when you are ready to serve, add your avocado and drizzle the dressing on top.
Plan Ahead:
You can prep your fruit and vegetables (except the avocado) the day before and store in separate containers in your refrigerator ready to be assembled.
Your dressing is a perfect make-ahead item, as it will keep up to 7 days in the fridge.
Once the salad is dressed it will only last that day.