Arugula Orange Salad with Lemon Ginger Dressing

Have you noticed that the produce bins at your local market are filled with sweet, juicy oranges of all varieties right now?  I’m crazy for that fresh, intoxicating aroma that greets me each time I slice into, or begin peeling one of these lovely citrus fruits. To me, they’re the culinary highlights of this cold, often dreary, time of year.

Next time you’re at the market, check out all the different types of oranges. If navel oranges are the only ones that typically make their way into your shopping cart, you’re missing out on some unbelievably delicious options. I used navel, Cara Cara and blood oranges for this salad, but other varieties such as clementines, tangerines, tangelos and/or mandarins would make delicious alternatives too. The beautiful hue of color that is unique to each variety makes for a gorgeous presentation!

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