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roasted beet arugula salad recipe

Easy Roasted Beet Arugula Salad Recipe for a Fresh Twist

This roasted beet arugula salad recipe combines earthy beets and peppery arugula for a vibrant dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups arugula peppery green
  • 3 medium beets roasted until tender
  • 4 oz goat cheese crumbled
  • ¼ medium red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup walnuts toasted
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil for vinaigrette
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar for vinaigrette

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • skillet
  • small bowl
  • large salad bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and trim the beets, then wrap them in aluminum foil and roast for about 50 minutes.
  2. While beets are roasting, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Peel the cooled beets and slice them into ¼-inch rounds.
  5. In a large salad bowl, combine arugula, sliced beets, red onion, and goat cheese. Gently toss together.
  6. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette just before serving and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftover salad in an airtight container for up to 2 days, keeping the dressing separate until serving.

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