Denise Salad Number One

Spicy arugula is tossed with succulent mandarin orange segments, tangy goat's cheese, crunchy sunflower seeds and sweet yellow bell peppers in this elegant and flavorful salad. You can substitute blue cheese for the goat's cheese, if you wish. I usually like to top this with a simple vinaigrette of fresh basil, apple cider vinegar and olive oil.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 266 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 avocados - peeled, pitted and sliced
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin orange segments, drained
• 2 bunches arugula - rinsed, dried and torn
• 2 yellow bell peppers, seeded and diced
• 1 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
• ¼ pound crumbled goat cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine arugula, oranges, onion, tomatoes and yellow peppers. Toss with dressing of your choice. Top with sunflower seeds, goat cheese and avocados.