Citrus-Infused Arugula Salad

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

A zesty Mediterranean salad with peppery arugula, zested citrus, and a honey-lime dressing to cut through the bitterness. This mediterranean-inspired salads (mediterranean) ready in about 10 minutes pairs arugula, red onion, orange into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 cups, washed arugula
• 1 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 1, zested and juiced orange
• 1, zested and juiced lemon
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss 4 cups arugula with 1 small red onion in a large bowl. In a separate jar, whisk 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp orange juice, and 1/2 tsp salt. Add 1 tbsp orange zest and 1 tbsp lemon zest. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Let sit for 5 minutes to allow the bitterness of the arugula to mellow. Serve chilled.