Beet and Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese

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Beet and Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese

Earthy beets are paired with creamy goat cheese and a refreshing vinaigrette in this delicious salad. My Beet and Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese is the perfect light and nutritious dish!

Prep Time15

Cook Time1

Total Time1 15

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 142kcal

Author: Dr. Sonali Ruder

Equipment

Ingredients

Salad:

4 medium red or golden beets (about 12 ounces), scrubbed clean
Olive oil
4 ounces baby arugula
¼ cup walnuts, chopped (can substitute pecans or pistachios)
1 ounce goat cheese, crumbled

Orange Beet Vinaigrette:

½ cup Natalie’s Orange Beet Juice (can substitute orange juice)
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Trim the tops off the beets and drizzle them with some olive oil. Line a sheet pan with foil and place the beets on it. Cover the beets with a second piece of foil, folding the edges to seal them. Roast in the oven until beets are fork tender, about 1 hour. Let cool slightly and then peel off the beet skins with a knife (do this under running water to minimize staining).
While the beets are cooking, make the vinaigrette. Whisk the orange beet juice, vinegar, and mustard together in a bowl. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking continuously until incorporated. Season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper to taste.
Cut the beets into wedges and toss them with about 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette (the warm beets will absorb the vinaigrette better).
Place the arugula in a salad bowl and toss it with just enough vinaigrette to coat the leaves. Pour the remaining vinaigrette into a mason jar or other container to serve on the side. Top the arugula with the roasted beets, walnuts and goat cheese. Enjoy!

Notes

Orange Beet Vinaigrette (1 tablespoon): Calories 64; Fat 6.6g (Sat 0.9g); Protein 0.1g; Carb 0.9g; Fiber 0g; Sodium 9mg

Although I like roasting fresh beets when I have the time, you can also buy cooked beets at the grocery store. Cooked beets can usually be found in the refrigerated section of the produce department. You can also buy frozen or canned beets.

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