Zesty Citrus Salad with Queso Fresco

Ingredients

• 1 navel orange or blood orange
• 1 ruby red grapefruit
• 1 satsuma mandarin orange
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Juice of ½ lime
• ½ teaspoon agave nectar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups arugula
• ¼ cup crumbled Forager Project Queso Fresco
• 2 tablespoons toasted pepitas
• ¼ cup mint leaves

Prep

1. Peel and thinly slice all citrus.
2. In a small bowl make lime vinaigrette by mixing together 2 tablespoons olive oil, the juice of ½ lime, ½ teaspoon agave nectar, minced garlic, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
3. In a medium bowl, toss arugula with 1 tablespoon of lime dressing.
4. On a platter or in a large bowl compose the salad by arranging citrus and dressed arugula. Drizzle with remaining dressing. Finish with a good sprinkling of Forager Project Queso Fresco, toasted pepitas, and fresh mint leaves.

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