Arugula Salad with Radishes and Pistachios

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Sometimes a simple salad is the most elegant salad. Having one serving of leafy greens a day is as simple as picking a leafy green, adding a few toppings and adding an easy EVOO based dressing. This salad is a great side dish to any soup, grain or protein of choice.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Serves 4

Ingredients:

6 cups arugula, washed and dried

4 radishes, thinly sliced

½ cup shelled pistachios

⅓ cup dried cherries or currants

¼ cup chopped fresh dill

Dressing:

2 tablespoons orange juice

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon honey

1 tablespoon grated orange zest

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

Directions

In a salad bowl, layer the arugula, radish slices, pistachios, dried cherries and dill. In a small bowl whisk together the orange juice, vinegar, honey, and zest. Slowly whisk in the oil. Pour the dressing over the salad and lightly toss.