Arugula Salad with Mandarin Oranges

15 min prep time
5servings
Recipe by Lara Rondinelli Hamilton, RD, LDN, CDE and Jennifer Bucko Lamplough Source The Diabetes Cookbook Photo by Mittera
Arugula Salad with Mandarin Oranges

How to Make Arugula Salad with Mandarin Oranges

The peppery flavor of baby arugula pairs well with sweet, fresh citrus and crispy bacon in this side salad. Arugula is a nonstarchy vegetable that's packed with nutrients. Each cup has just 5 calories and 1 gram of carbohydrate along with 10% of a day's recommended vitamin A and 25% of a day's recommended vitamin K!

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15 min prep time
5servings
about 1 1/2 cups
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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. In a salad bowl, mix together arugula, bacon, and orange segments.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, orange zest, olive oil, pepper, and tarragon. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.
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Nutrition facts

5 Servings

  • Serving Size
    about 1 1/2 cups
  • Amount per serving Calories 170
  • Total Fat 12g
    • Saturated Fat 2.3g
    • Trans Fats 0g
  • Cholesterol 10mg
  • Sodium 160mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 14g
    • Dietary Fiber 2g
    • Total Sugars 11g
    • Added Sugars 0g
  • Protein 5g
  • Potassium 320mg
  • Phosphorous 70mg
Ingredients
arugula
5 oz
bacon (cooked, chopped)
4 slice
fresh mandarin, tangerine, or clementine oranges (peeled and segmented)
4
fresh orange juice
1/4 cup
orange zest (grated)
1 tsp
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 tbsp
black pepper
1/8 tsp
dried tarragon
1/4 tsp

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