
Bitter Greens Salad with Citrus-Shallot Dressing
A light, refreshing Mediterranean salad with peppery arugula and spinach dressed in a bright citrus vinaigrette with Dijon mustard and fresh shallots.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp raw honey
- 1 tbsp shallot (very finely minced)
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano (Mediterranean-style, if available)
- 1 pinch flaky sea salt
- black pepper (freshly cracked, to taste)
- 3 Tbsp olive oil (amount not specified in recipe; drizzle slowly while whisking)
- 4 cup arugula, baby spinach, or a combination
- 1/2 tsp orange zest (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- 2
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously to emulsify the dressing.
- 3
Stir in the minced shallot, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let the dressing sit for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 4
Place the arugula and/or spinach in a large bowl.
- 5
Drizzle with about 2–3 tablespoons of the dressing and toss gently until lightly coated.
- 6
Taste and add more dressing if needed. Garnish with orange zest and serve immediately.
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