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Arugula And Golden Beet Salad

I think one of the reasons I love the cooler months so much is because it is beet season.  Beets are referred to as “winter’s sweet treats“. You can find beets throughout the year, but during the Fall and Winter months they are at their peak of deliciousness–and I can’t get enough of them.

Red and yellow beets have an earthy and naturally sweet flavor when roasted.  Beets (or beetroots) are the so-called “taproot” of the beet plant.  A large proportion of the commercially produced red beets (the most common variety) get pickled, but yellow beets (my favorite variety) are grown on a much smaller scale and are typically used for home consumption.

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Yellow beets are divine.  Slightly less earthy and possibly a tad bit sweeter than their red cousins, yellow beets are visually stunning when simply roasted and sliced.  Beets are great straight-up, but they are also wonderful in salads.  I call this a simple salad because there are only a few ingredients, but the flavors and colors are bright.

I pair the sweet roasted yellow beets with baby arugula, a favorite green of mine.  Baby arugula is arugula that gets harvested young.  It’s more petit, more delicate, and not as intensely peppery as regular arugula. Arugula, also known as “rocket” or “rucola,” has become more popular in recent years, but is still a less recognized cruciferous vegetable.

Many people don’t know that arugula has many of the same nutritional properties as other vegetables in the same family such as kale, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts.  I tossed in some soft, tangy goat cheese to complement both the roasted beets and the peppery flavor of the baby arugula.  Lightly toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds) add a bit of crunch while the fresh thyme and lemon-mustard vinaigrette elevate the simple flavors without being overwhelming.  This is a great simple salad to have in your repertoire and will make a great addition to any meal.

arugula and golden beat salad

About the Author

Andrea Potischman

I am a professionally trained NYC chef turned CA mom and food blogger. I post about real food, with doable ingredient lists that are family friendly.

2 thoughts on "Arugula And Golden Beet Salad"

  1. Avatar photo Amy Thornborrow says:

    I made the arugula and golden beet salad last night. It was easy and delicious (I did not have pepitas on hand so I subbed in pine nuts). I paired this with another post, the creamy white bean and tomato soup. Along with some take + bake bread this made for a filling and warming dinner. I did have a QQ on the salad- why two different types of oil?

    1. Love hearing this Amy! I use two different oils in the salad as to not overpower the mild earthy salad flavors.

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