Healthy Recipes Salad Citrus-Arugula Salad 4.7 (6) 5 Reviews This easy salad recipe makes a stunning side dish for anything you've got cooking for dinner. The bright flavor of the citrus pairs perfectly with peppery arugula and avocado, plus a bit of jalapeño for a slight kick. By Liz Mervosh Liz Mervosh Elizabeth Mervosh is a recipe tester and developer for EatingWell in Birmingham, Alabama. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 9, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD See More Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 6 cups Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Low-Sodium Soy-Free High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Citrus and arugula combine for a refreshing and vibrant side salad.With healthy fats from avocado and olive oil, this recipe supports satiety and heart health.Lime juice and tarragon elevate the flavor profile. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 2 small tangerines, peeled and sliced 1 medium blood orange, peeled and sliced 3 cups packed baby arugula 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon 2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeño ¼ teaspoon salt 1 chopped avocado Directions Combine tangerines, orange, arugula, lime juice, oil, tarragon, jalapeño and salt in a medium bowl. Gently stir in avocado. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, March 2019 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 183 Calories 15g Fat 14g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 1/2 cups Calories 183 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 14g 5% Dietary Fiber 5g 18% Total Sugars 7g Protein 2g 4% Total Fat 15g 19% Saturated Fat 2g 11% Vitamin A 545IU 11% Vitamin C 48mg 54% Folate 75mcg 19% Sodium 154mg 7% Calcium 58mg 4% Iron 1mg 3% Magnesium 30mg 7% Potassium 446mg 9% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.