arugula beet salad

This beet salad tastes fancy but is SO EASY to make. This is a show-stopping and flavorful salad that is impressive for entertaining or a wonderful meal in. Make-ahead tip: pre-cook beets up to 3 days in advance, cover and refrigerate them until ready to use.

Beet Salad with Arugula and Balsamic Vinaigrette

(2 lbs beets)

baby arugula, rinsed and spun dry

oz feta cheese (diced or crumbled)

pecans (toasted)

cranberries

extra virgin olive oil

Tbsp balsamic vinegar

Tbsp dijon mustard (we love Grey Poupon brand)

garlic (pressed

tsp salt

tsp black pepper

Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Line the bottom of a medium rimmed baking sheet with foil. Wrap each beat tightly in a sheet of foil and arrange lined baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until largest beet is easily pierced. Unwrap beets and cool to room temperature then peel the skins (see Pro Tip Below*) and slice into halves and then wedges.

Toast 1/2 cup pecans on a dry skillet, tossing frequently until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.

Transfer arugula to a large mixing bowl then add remaining salad ingredients: sliced beets, feta cheese, toasted pecans and dried cranberries.

How to Make Beet Salad with Arugula:

In a small mason jar, combine all dressing ingredients and shake well to combine. Drizzle over salad to taste. If not serving salad right away, shake the dressing again just before drizzling over salad.

How To Make Balsamic Vinaigrette:

This arugula beet salad is the perfect easy side dish! It features vibrant beets, toasted walnuts, and a zingy citrus vinaigrette dressing.

Easy Arugula Beet Salad

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recipe Citrus Salad Dressing

shallot

(8 cups) baby arugula

walnuts, roughly chopped

Orange zest, to garnish (from the dressing)

Use cooked packaged beets for the easiest prep. Or cook the beets using the instructions in Oven Roasted Beets or Instant Pot Beets. Slice the beets into bite sized pieces.

In a medium bowl, make the Citrus Vinaigrette.

 In a small skillet, toast the walnuts over low heat, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and toasted. Thinly slice the shallot.

Place the greens on a plate. Top with the sliced shallot and walnuts. Drizzle with dressing and serve.

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