Arugula Beet Salad

A simple arugula beet salad that’s perfect for those summer BBQ’s! Serve it alongside your favorite protein for the ultimate side salad.

Arugula Beet Salad

The warmer temperature definitely has me craving more fresh salads. This delicious arugula beet salad is tossed with chopped beets, feta cheese, and 5 minute candied walnuts!

It’s mixed with a simple vinaigrette, and can be enjoyed in so many different ways! You can serve it with a fresh piece of grilled salmon, or with your choice of protein.

This salad is extremely easy to toss together, but truly tastes like it’s from a restaurant. 9 times of 10 I usually choose some variation of this salad when eating out. It’s fresh, flavorful, and has the best combination of textures.

PRO TIP– buy precooked beets to save yourself a step and some time when preparing this salad!

This salad has been on repeat in our house for the past two weeks. It’s a fun way to switch up my greens since I usually opt for lettuce or kale in my salads.

The dressing is made from a few simple ingredients like balsamic vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice and spices. It’s lightly sweetened with maple syrup, and is my staple dressing for any simple salad.

How to make simple candied walnuts

I love adding sweet nuts to this salad, so when I don’t have any around I quickly make my own. Here’s what you’ll need:

• walnuts
• coconut sugar
• butter
• salt
• cinnamon

You heat the butter, sugar and spices over a low flame until a thick glaze forms, and then toss in your walnuts. I like to prep them before prepping my salad so that they harden and absorb that sweet flavor.

This salad is easy to throw together, and the perfect summer salad to pair with your favorite main dish!

What to serve with your arugula beet salad:

Everything Crusted Salmon Bites

Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Turmeric Tahini

BBQ Spiced Salmon

Vegan Pesto Pasta

Arugula Beet Salad

5 from 1 vote

Course: Salads

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

0

minutes

Total time

10

minutes

Ingredients

• 5 cups arugula

• 2 medium cooked beets, chopped

• 1/3 cup feta cheese or goat cheese

• Sweet walnuts

• 1 cup chopped walnuts

• 1 tbsp butter

• 2 1/2 tbsp coconut sugar

• Pinch of salt

• Pinch of cinnamon

• Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing

• 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp pure maple syrup

• 1 tsp dijon mustard

• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

• Salt & pepper

Directions

• Starting with the walnuts, add the butter, sugar and spices into a small saucepan and stir together over a low flame until thick, for about 2-3 minutes.
• Once thats smooth, stir in your walnuts and let them cook in the mixture for another 2 minutes on low flame. Set that aside while you prep your salad.
• Toss your arugula, beets and cheese in a large bowl.
• Prepare your dressing by whisking the vinaigrette ingredients together.
• Pour the dressing over the salad, add in your sweet walnuts and serve fresh!

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