
ARUGULA & MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD
with Balsamic Vinaigrette



INGREDIENTS
- 1 15 ounce can no sugar added Mandarin oranges
- 5 ounces baby arugula leaves
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup crumbled reduced fat blue cheese
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
- 2 tablespoons Culinary Circle Extra Virgin Olive Oil
DIRECTIONS
Place 2 tablespoons liquid from oranges in a small bowl; set aside. Drain remaining liquid from oranges.
In large bowl, combine oranges with arugula, shallots, almonds and blue cheese; set aside.
Add vinegar, mustard and tarragon to small bowl with orange liquid; salt and pepper to taste. Whisk until well combined. While whisking, slowly drizzle olive oil into dressing; continue whisking until well combined.
Toss salad with vinaigrette; serve immediately.