Carrot Ribbon Arugula Salad
Perfect for a light lunch or a simple side with dinner, this salad features delightful contrasts in shape and texture. The peppery, slightly bitter flavour of the arugula offsets the crunchy, sweet flavour of the carrots. As well, the creaminess of the goat cheese is a nice counterpoint to the crunch of the sliced almonds. These flavours are enhanced beautifully by dressing the salad with my sweet and tangy Orange Ginger Vinaigrette.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 547kcal
Ingredients
Carrot Ribbon Arugula Salad
- 5 oz arugula
- two medium carrots peeled into strips
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- 3 oz crumbled goat cheese
Orange Ginger Vinaigrette
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- zest from one navel orange
- 3 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- salt and pepper
Instructions
Orange Ginger Vinaigrette
- Combine all ingredients in a jar with a tightly fitting lid. Close the jar and shake well.¼ cup olive oil, zest from one navel orange, 3 tablespoon fresh orange juice, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger, 1 teaspoon maple syrup, salt and pepper, 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
Carrot Ribbon Salad with Arugula
- Add arugula to a large salad bowl.5 oz arugula
- Peel and chop the ends off of a large carrot. Then, using the same peeler, create carrot ribbons by peeling the carrot along the entire length. Add the ribbons to the arugula.two medium carrots
- Crumble goat cheese into the salad, add the sliced almonds and give it a light toss.3 oz crumbled goat cheese, ½ cup sliced almonds
- Just before serving, add the dressing and toss.
- Top the salad with an extra sprinkle of slices almonds and a crumble of goat cheese. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- To peel carrots into ribbons, use a vegetable peeler and run it along the length of the carrot. Apply gentle pressure to create thin, wide strips.
- Keep the veggies and cheese chilled for a refreshing salad.
- Add the salad dressing just before serving.
- Garnish with additional almonds and goat cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 70.89g | Calories: 547kcal | Carbohydrates: 33.5g | Protein: 24.8g | Fat: 33.6g | Saturated Fat: 17.7g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 435mg | Potassium: 512mg | Fiber: 4.1g | Sugar: 17.2g | Calcium: 664mg | Iron: 5mg