Oranges lend a citrusy brightness, while arugula adds a peppery kick.
Versatile and satisfying, this healthy beet salad complements any meal.
Enjoy it as a side or turn it into a main dish topped with grilled chicken or roasted tofu.
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The versatility and combination of flavors have us reaching for this recipe again and again.
Check out our expert tips and tricks to make this simple beet salad one of your all-time favorites too.
How to Make Beet Salad
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Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Addelyn Evans
It saves time and mess!
You will want to check that your beets are peeled before you cut them.
Segment Your Oranges
Segmenting an orange sounds tricky, but its easy once you get the hang of it.
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Addelyn Evans
Using a paring knife and following the contour of the fruit, cut off the skin and white pith.
you’re free to squeeze the leftover membrane to extract more juice and save it for another use.
Toss Gently
To keep the ingredients from looking wilted and overworked, toss the salad gently.
This step is best done with tongs or salad servers.
Youre done when the beets and arugula are lightly coated with the dressing.
Add beets, arugula, oranges, cheese and walnuts; toss gently to combine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, beet salad is healthy and delicious!
The dark red color of beets comes from betalains, an antioxidant that decreases inflammation.
Make the vinaigrette and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Once all of the ingredients are combined, its best to eat the salad right away.
Yes, you might eat raw beets.
Raw beets are particularly delicious shredded, like in thisGreen Salad with Edamame & Beetsrecipe.
For this salad, though, cooked beets are the way to go.
The soft texture and sweet flavor of cooked beets works best with the other ingredients.
you’re free to do either!
Either way you choose, it will be easier to peel the beetsaftertheyre cooked.
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.
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