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Beet & Arugula Salad
Fresh & full of flavor, this Arugula Salad is paired with earthy beets and tangy citrus.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 444 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound beets or 4 small cooked beets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and black pepper
Salad
- 6 cups arugula or mixed greens
- 2 navel oranges sectioned
- 1 cup toasted pecans or candied pecans
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup crumbled Feta cheese or goat cheese
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook & Cool Beets
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Wash beets and trim the ends (if they are large), cut beets in half. Rub beets with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place beets in a baking dish and seal with foil. Bake until tender, about 1 hour. Cool beets 5-10 minutes and then rub the skins off with a paper towel.
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Prepare Salad
- Section the oranges by cutting the skin off. Use a small paring knife to cut each piece of orange away from the white pith.
- Whisk dressing ingredients and set aside.
- Combine cooled beets, oranges, onions, and arugula in a large bowl. Toss with dressing and garnish with remaining ingredients
Notes
- Beets and oranges can be prepared up to 3 days in advance and refrigerated.
- View more how to segment oranges here.
- To save time, purchase cooked beets or use canned beets (ensure they're not pickled).
Nutrition Information
Calories
444
(22%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
321mg
(13%)
Potassium
737mg
(21%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
991IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
46mg
(51%)
Calcium
207mg
(21%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 444
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 444 | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 321mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 737mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 991IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.