Arugula, Orange, and Red Beet Salad with Balsamic Orange Vinaigrette
Fresh, delicious, light and packed with amazing flavor coming for the freshest whole foods. I hope you are all hungry for a healthy, antioxidant-rich salad, 'cause that's what's on the menu today.
Arugula is by far my most favorite salad. Though many people don't fall for its peppery, spicy taste, we love it! It is packed with so much plant goodness.... and compared with other lettuce variations, arugula actually has some flavor hehe.
No really, I always thought salads were boring until I discovered a few salad flavor hacks such as arugula, peanut butter dressing, avocado, seeds, nuts, and so much more wonderful plant-foods that add crunch, color and flavor.
And the salads freshness was more than welcome on this hot tropical day. All the refreshing popsicles I made the other day are gone, but that's a good excuse to make some more!!! I know I know, it's more a kid's snack, but what the heck grown ups can be popsicle lovers too ;) I sure am! And I love it!
Stay tuned for more refreshing recipes and let's dig into this colorful beet salad.
Ingredients (serves 2)
For the balsamic vinaigrette
1/2 orange, juice only
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Black pepper and sea salt to taste
For the salad
3-4 cups packed arugula (rocket lettuce)
1 cup raw red beet, julienned
1/4 cup finely chopped spring onion
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 orange, peeled, segmented and chopped into bite-size pieces
2-4 tbsp pumpkin or sunflower seeds (or other seeds or nuts of your choice), raw or toasted
Directions
- In a small bowl, whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients. Set aside.
- In a large salad bowl, combine all salad ingredients, except arugula. Toss to combine.
- Add arugula to plates or bowl and top with salad mix. Drizzle with a vinaigrette and top with seeds or nuts of your choice.
Bon Appétit
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I wouldn't mind having this for lunch today ...delish :)
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Those are my favorite too. The arugula coupled with cherry tomatoes and im good to go! Well, i would take it with vinaigrette without complaining too. ;)
Thanks @yukimaru! For your comment. I'm glad you like these flavors.
Keep it up @amy-goodrich! Looking forward for your recipes. I'm loving salads now, gotta stay healthy in these rainy times here in the Philippines. More power to you! :)
Rainy season here in Cambodia too!
The weather is crazy here now. It feels like summer at the moment.
That's why a lot of people get sick from the sudden change of weather. -_-
I know it has been a strange rainy season here too. While great parts of Cambodia are flooded, here in Siem Reap almost no rain and hot season temperatures. Have a great day ;)
I like salad from fresh vegetables :) yum
Same here. Nothing beats fresh foods.
I love arugula so much! My mother in law has arugula plants in her garden and I'm taking care of it because she's on holiday. I'll go get some and try your recipe. Bookmarked your recipe by resteeming it! Thanks @amy-goodrich for sharing! :-)
Ohh I bet it will even be better with home grown arugula. Enjoy ;)
Very good post. Thank you for sharing)
My pleasure. Glad you like it ;)
You know, I have never been a huge fan of arrugula or beets. But I could imagine the taste of this salad by just looking at it and seeing the ingredients, and I bet it would be a great way to try to ease into liking both, making the beets into small bits like that with the contrast of that vinaigrette sounds actually really delicious. Not to mention that it looks beautiful to the eyes.
As a beet and arugula lover I'm biased of course. but it was so delicious. Give it a try... who knows it turns you into a red beet and arugula lover hehe. have a great night my friend.
Aragula aka Sweet or Wild Rocket is awesome, and I am so lucky they grow like weeds once you have an established bed. I let the most of the first batch of plants go to seed (about 6 years ago) and have never had to plant again since. Fresh aragula available 365 days a year...100% organic and free.
Ohh that's so cool! Thanks for the tip! Will plant it too when we move house in few months. Got some seeds ready hehe.
oooh citrus and beets is one of my favorite combos! I usually add mint and feta cheese to mine - yours looks soo good with the tomatoes - i'm going to have to try it!! Great post - resteemed!
Ohh that sounds lovely too. Thanks for the tip! Have a great day!
That looks healthy and yummy.
Love... love... love salad!
What's your favorite dressing?
Hmm that's a hard question. I would say peanut butter dressing or avocado dressing. Though I love balsamic based dressings too. Thanks for your comment ;)
Very refreshing. L.I.K.E.
It sure was. Thanks my friend.