Dreamsicle Salad with Oranges and Mozzarella

This simple salad combines the bold flavors of citrus and creamy mozzarella for a fresh bite you can enjoy any time of year, even bringing a touch of sunshine to the winter months.

Ingredients

  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 8 oz. fresh mozzarella
  • 2 small oranges, peeled and sliced
  • 4 cups arugula or any other leafy green
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Marinate the shallots in the lemon juice for 10 minutes to remove their bite.
  2. Cut or tear mozzarella into bite-size pieces.
  3. Toss the shallots, mozzarella, oranges and greens in a salad bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
  4. Enjoy!


Recipe courtesy of Rob Varner of Sheepshead Eats.