Immune-Boosting Citrus Salad

This delicious, immune-boosting salad is so refreshing, delicious, and satisfying you'll be powering straight through your to do list in no time. 

Here's a breakdown of some star ingredients in this salad that pack a health punch:

Champagne Vinegar – This is more than just a gourmet ingredient; it might also help in reducing body weight, waist size, and belly fat

Dijon Mustard – A dollop of this condiment can add a dash of selenium—an antioxidant—and also provide anti-inflammatory benefits, courtesy of compounds like curcumin

Honey – A spoonful of honey is revered for its rich antioxidant content. It's known for suppressing coughs, promoting healing, and potentially even aiding against high blood pressure & cholesterol

Garlic – Known to amplify immunity, lower blood pressure, and LDL cholesterol, garlic also brings potential anticancer properties to the table

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil – A liquid gold loaded with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and antioxidants that fight inflammation

Arugula – This leafy green is a cradle of vitamins A, C, K, and B and also brings in fibrous content that supports immune health

Oranges – Brimming with vitamin C, oranges are essential for skin health and immune function

Red Grapefruit – This citrus fruit gifts an immunity boost through vitamins A & C and houses fiber for maintaining digestive health

Fresh Figs – High in fiber and minerals like magnesium, manganese, calcium, copper, potassium, and vitamin K, figs offer optimum health benefits

Fennel Bulb – This crunchy ingredient is not just for freshening your breath; it's also got good amounts of calcium, vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium, contributing to bone health

Microgreens –Younger, yet mightier, these leafy greens contain five times more vitamins and carotenoids than their mature counterparts

Freshly Chopped Mint Leaves – Mint is great for digestion, headaches, and might even enhance brain function

Sliced Almonds – A perfect snack homemade or store-bought, almonds are heart-healthy with lots of healthy fats, fiber, protein, magnesium, and vitamin E. They're known to assist with blood sugar control and can help lower cholesterol

 

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Citrus Salad Recipe

Makes: 4 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

 

Ingredients:

DRESSING
  • 1/3 cup champagne vinegar
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt 
  • freshly ground black pepper
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 fresh figs, sliced
  • 1/2 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup microgreens
  • 2 tbsp freshly chopped mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Instructions:

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together champagne vinegar, dijon mustard, honey, garlic, and extra-virgin olive oil until combined.

  2. Season dressing with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

  3. Arrange arugula on a serving platter or plate. Place the citrus slices on top as desired. 

  4. Top arugula with slices of figs and fennel. Sprinkle microgreens, mint leaves and almonds on top. 

  5. Drizzle salad with desired amount of dressing* and season with additional salt and pepper, to taste. Serve and enjoy. 

 

*Notes:

Dressing can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. 

Dressing makes 1 cup total. You can use as much as you like for this salad and save the rest!

 

 

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