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Cara Cara Arugula Salad | Vegan
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5 from 2 votes

Cara Cara Orange and Arugula Salad

Brighten up your day with this cara cara orange and arugula salad that is packed with antioxidants and healthy fats.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegan
Servings: 4 salads
Calories: 270kcal

Ingredients

Quinoa

Salad

  • 2 cara cara oranges
  • 4.5 ounce package arugula
  • 1/2 avocado chopped
  • 1/3 cup almonds chopped

Dressing

  • 1/2 cara cara orange juiced (~ 1 tablespoon)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Dash of salt and ground black pepper

Instructions

Make the Quinoa

  • Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh strainer with cold water. Transfer to small saucepan with vegetable broth.
  • Bring to a simmer and cover with lid. Cook for 15 minutes or until broth has been absorbed and quinoa is tender. Fluff with a fork and set aside about 10-15 minutes to cool.

Prep the Salad

  • Peel and chop oranges into small (~1") sections. Chop almonds and avocado and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add the arugula and top with the cooled quinoa. Stir to mix well. Top with orange sections, almonds, and avocado.

Make the Dressing

  • To make the dressing, combine the orange juice, vinegar, olive oil, mustard, salt and pepper in a small mason jar. Screw on the lid and shake vigorously until well mixed.
  • Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Notes

Makes 4 side salads or 2 large salads. Nutrition information below is for 4 side salads.

Nutrition

Serving: 1salad | Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 313mg | Potassium: 601mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1138IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 2mg