Arugula And Beet Salad With Goat Cheese
Sweet roasted beets with arugula, crunchy toasted pecans, dried cranberries, and soft goat cheese all drizzled with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. This beet and arugula salad is the perfect addition to your table adding a bright fresh flavor.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 276kcal
Ingredients
Salad
- 3 medium beets
- 3 cups baby arugula
- ½ cup goat cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup pecans toasted
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
Salad Dressing
- 3 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsps balsamic vinegar
- 1 ½ tsps Dijon mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Salad
- Preheat the oven to 425℉.
- Line the bottom of a baking sheet with foil.
- Cut off the ends of the beets. Individually wrap each beet tightly in aluminum foil and arrange on the baking sheet.
- Bake for one hour or until the largest beet is easily pierced.
- Unwrap the beets and let them cool to room temperature.
- Peel the skin and then slice each beet into half and then wedges.
- Toast the pecans in a dry skillet at medium heat, tossing them frequently until golden brown. Remove and cool.
- Place the arugula into a large bowl. Add the remaining salad ingredients and toss lightly.
Salad Dressing
- In a small bowl or mason jar, combine the salad dressing ingredients and whisk to combine. Drizzle over the salad when ready to serve.
Notes
Let the beets cool to room temperature before peeling and cutting.
To keep your hands from turning red or purple from the beets, I suggest wearing kitchen gloves.
The salad is best eaten fresh. You can store it in the fridge without the dressing for up to 2 days but know that the pecans will be softer, and the arugula will wilt a bit from the beets.
You can make the beets, pecans, and dressing at least one day ahead. Store the beets and dressing in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Nutrition
Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 308mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 674IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 2mg
