Blood Orange, Mozzarella and Arugula Salad

This Arugula Salad with Blood Orange, Mozzarella and Pomegranate is proof that salads don't need to be boring! Served with a simple lemon dressing, this stunning winter salad is the perfect way to start a dinner party! 

You guys, this arugula salad is everything! You know when you flip through a food or fashion magazine and you're like "meh...meh...meh...." and then suddenly you spot it – this recipe, pair of shoes or cute little dress, and you want it, like, NOW?

This is exactly what happened with this arugula salad; it was love at first sight and I had to make it happen SOON, like my life depended on it #dramaqueen.

Seriously, this arugula salad with chunks of mozzarella and blood orange segments has my name written all over it. Sweet/savory combo, fresh, easy and light...check, check and check! And can we talk about how pretty it is?

The red from the blood orange and the pomegranate against the green from the arugula and the mint is just stunning. Pretty food is even more delicious, did you know that? That's the truth.

Plus, this easy arugula salad is also really healthy.

Break your salad rut with this Arugula Salad with Mozzarella & Blood Orange:

Salads don't have to be boring and this arugula salad with mozzarella cheese and blood orange is exhibit A, your honor.

Gosh, I think I watch The Good Wife too much, it's getting into my head (if you don't know this show, check it out on Netflix, it's greaaat).

But just because it's not boring doesn't mean that you should spend an hour making it either. Ain't nobody got time for that.

It's just a salad after all. Good news: you'll be done in 20 minutes. Then, just grab a glass of wine (or not), relax and enjoy this healthy and creative arugula salad. Life is good!

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Blood Orange, Mozzarella and Arugula Salad

This Arugula Salad with Blood Orange Segments, Mozzarella Cheese and Pomegranate Arils is proof that salads do not need to be boring! Served with a simple lemon dressing, this stunning winter salad is the perfect way to start a dinner party! 

Course Main Course, Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword arugula salad, blood orange, Christmas dinner, dinner party, easy salad recipes, healthy salads, holidays, lemon dressing, vegetarian

Prep Time 20 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 264 kcal

Ingredients

• 4 large handfuls of arugula also called rocket salad
• 8 oz fresh mozzarella bocconccini 230 g, the one sold in liquid, sliced, then cut into cubes
• 3 small blood oranges or two large, peeled and chopped - see notes
• ½ ½ pomegranate seeded
• 4 fresh mint sprigs about 2-3 leaves each, roughly chopped
• ½ ½ lemon juiced
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 4 tbsp freshly grated parmesan cheese
• freshly cracked pepper
• sea salt

Instructions

1. Arrange arugula on four plates. Top with mozzarella and oranges. Scatter pomegranate and mint. 

2. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil. Grate some parmesan on top and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

To peel the skin and remove the pith of the oranges (the white membrane) at the same time, use a sharp knife and cut the top and the bottom of each orange. Then follow the curve of the orange and cut the peel + pith, going from top to bottom as close to the flesh as you can.

Adapted from Saveurs Magazine

Nutrition Facts

Blood Orange, Mozzarella and Arugula Salad

Amount Per Serving (1 /4th)

Calories 264 Calories from Fat 189

% Daily Value*

Fat 21g32%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Cholesterol 24mg8%

Sodium 123mg5%

Potassium 174mg5%

Carbohydrates 8g3%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 6g7%

Protein 13g26%

Vitamin A 580IU12%

Vitamin C 12.1mg15%

Calcium 297mg30%

Iron 0.5mg3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.