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Spinach arugula salad is the perfect holiday side dish. Make this recipe with healthy greens, citrus fruit, pecans and maple balsamic dressing!

 

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spinach arugula salad with oranges, grapefruit, pecans and goat cheese

Believe it or not, I’ve had this healthy Winter Citrus Salad recipe in my head for about 2 years.

I just love the flavour of citrus fruit, and especially on salads with fruits like oranges and grapefruits; it is just divine! I love enjoying healthy salads in the winter time (it’s cold and flu season, after all!) and this spinach arugula salad just hits the spot!

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I also like to serve side salads like this one for  holiday meals!

This salad makes a statement on any holiday table and it’s quick and easy enough to make that it’s definitely not going to add stress to your life.

I make a large batch to take to potlucks and gatherings, and I also make it at home just for my family. It’s perfect alongside roast turkey, chicken or pork tenderloion for a weeknight meal.

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Best dressing for spinach arugula salad

I serve this salad with a simple homemade maple balsamic dressing that’s easy to make in about 2 minutes. J

ust combine all the ingredients in a bowl or mason jar, whisk together or shake in the jar, and drizzle it over the salad. It’s that easy!

woman holding platter of winter citrus salad

 

Looking for other healthy recipes for cold days and holidays? Try these Easy Roasted Brussels Sprouts, or this Easy Healthy Roasted Vegetable Soup.

 

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I hope you love this healthy salad recipe as much as we do!

Let me know in the comments below, what’s your favourite way to enjoy citrus fruit? I’d love to know!

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Recipe Video

Watch the video below to see exactly how I make this fresh side dish. You can find more delicious recipe videos on my YouTube channel

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Healthy Winter Citrus Spinach Arugula Salad

Spinach arugula salad is the perfect holiday side dish. Make this recipe with healthy greens, citrus fruit, pecans and maple balsamic dressing!
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Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Christmas, Holiday, North American, Thanksgiving, Winter
Keyword: Healthy Winter Citrus Salad
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 164kcal
Author: Chrissie

Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 3 small red onions
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cups arugula
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 2 oranges peeled and sectioned
  • 1 large grapefruit peeled and sectioned
  • 1/3 cup whole pecans
  • 1/3 cup goat cheese crumbled

For the dressing:

  • 3 tablespoons real maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 2 pinches sea salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
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Instructions

For the salad:

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Slice the red onions in quarters (remove the skin) and drizzle with the olive oil.
  • Place cut side up in a small baking dish and roast at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes or until wilted and slightly caramelized.
  • Remove the onions from the oven and set aside.
  • In a large bowl or on a large platter, arrange the arugula, spinach, orange and grapefruit slices (be sure to peel and section the fruit, removing any seeds), the pecans and the goat cheese.
  • Top with the roasted onions.

For the dressing:

  • Whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing (or shake together in a mason jar) and pour over the salad just before serving.

Notes

If you prefer raw onions in your salad, feel free to skip the roasting steps and include the red onions raw and sliced on the salad instead. Roasting mellows their sharp flavour and causes them to taste sweet, which lends to the sweet flavour of this salad.
To prepare the salad ahead of time, prepare all the components separately and assemble right before serving for best results.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 334mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 2292IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 1mg
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