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Orange and Arugula Salad with Feta and Walnuts Recipe

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This zesty Orange and Arugula Salad with Feta and Walnuts Recipe is perfect for the new year! Topped with a Citrus Vinaigrette Salad Dressing, it brings bright and refreshing spring flavors to the winter season.

Overhead view of arugula, oranges, walnuts, and feta cheese in a pink salad bowl atop a blue placemat with gold flatware, walnuts, a slice of lemon, a head of garlic, and a jar of vinaigrette salad dressing off to the side

Orange and Arugula Salad with Feta and Walnuts Recipe

After all the gluttony of the heavy holiday eating, I wanted to share this lighter Orange and Arugula Salad with Feta and Walnuts Recipe which is just perfect for January! Did you know that oranges are a winter fruit? Citrus typically comes into season in November which is why oranges were such a common Christmas stocking stuffer back in the day. 

Between the oranges in the salad and the lemon vinaigrette salad dressing topping it, this salad is packed with citrus flavor and zest!

Orange and arugula salad in a pink bowl with walnuts and feta cheese atop a blue placemat with walnuts, gold flatware, sliced and whole lemons and oranges, a head of garlic, and a jar of lemon vinaigrette around it

The full, printable recipe is below, but here are the ingredients: 

  • Arugula
  • Oranges
  • Feta Cheese
  • Walnuts

Overhead view of arugula, oranges, walnuts, and feta cheese in a pink salad bowl atop a blue placemat with gold flatware, walnuts, a slice of lemon, a head of garlic, and a jar of vinaigrette salad dressing off to the side

But, of course, feel free to add or substitute with other flavors and ingredients!

The feta can be replaced with fresh goat cheese or gorgonzola. Sliced, cooked beets are also a great addition to this salad. And pomegranate seeds would be amazing as well!

The walnuts are the perfect crunchy substitute for traditional croutons, but feel free to swap them out for pecans, almonds, or even toasted chickpeas!

Orange and arugula salad in a pink bowl with walnuts and feta cheese atop a blue placemat with walnuts, gold flatware, sliced and whole lemons and oranges, a head of garlic, and a jar of lemon vinaigrette around it

Overhead view of arugula, oranges, walnuts, and feta cheese in a pink salad bowl atop a blue placemat with gold flatware, walnuts, a slice of lemon, a head of garlic, and a jar of vinaigrette salad dressing off to the side

And I topped my salad with my easy-to-make Citrus Vinaigrette Salad Dressing using lemons, oranges, garlic, mustard, honey, and olive oil. My tip: make a double batch to use as a marinade for some chicken for the next night!

Citrus vinaigrette in a jar atop a blue placemat with lemons, oranges, a head of garlic surrounding it

Looking for more salad or salad dressing ideas?

Orange and arugula salad in a pink bowl with walnuts and feta cheese atop a blue placemat with walnuts, gold flatware, sliced and whole lemons and oranges, a head of garlic, and a jar of lemon vinaigrette around it

Here’s the full recipe:

Overhead view of arugula, oranges, walnuts, and feta cheese in a pink salad bowl atop a blue placemat with gold flatware, walnuts, a slice of lemon, a head of garlic, and a jar of vinaigrette salad dressing off to the side

Orange and Arugula Salad with Feta and Walnuts Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups arugula
  • 1/2 orange, peeled and diced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbles
  • 1/3 cup walnuts, whole or chopped

Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients in a bowl and mix.
  2. Top with my Citrus Vinaigrette Salad Dressing!

Notes

Top with my Citrus Vinaigrette Salad Dressing!

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 334Total Fat: 31gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 355mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 3gSugar: 3gProtein: 12g

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Cranberry Apple Winter Spinach Salad

Honey Lemon Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

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Beet Salad on a Stick

 

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