All my favorite summer flavors come together in this salad. Arugula also known as Rocket ( I prefer to call it rocket as that word really captures arugula’s unique sharpness!). Make sure your arugula is young and tender as older leaves can be quite bitter. Beets-often rough-looking exterior can be transformed into something wonderfully soft and buttery once they are cooked! The slight bitter flavor of Arugula beautifully combines with the sweetness of the beets! This hearty salad can be served as a side or eaten as a main meal. The unique bit about this salad is that it can be served warm or cold, depending on the day and what you feel like. Both Arugula and Beets are nutrient power houses and aid in healthy detoxification of the body.
Serves 4
Ingredients
Beets 2 whole
Arugula 4-5 cups
Pistachio chopped ¼ cup
Sunflower Seeds ½ cup
Goat Cheese 2 ounces
Dressing: (this will make a little extra dressing)
Lemon Juice ¼ cup
Extra Virgin Olive Oil ¼ cup
Raw Honey ½ teaspoon or little more (depending on taste- should not be too sweet, just cut the sourness from the lemon)
Himalayan Pink Salt (to taste)
Balsamic Glaze
1 cup balsamic vinegar
Pour it in wide stainless steel saucepan; bring to boil then lower the heat. Simmer, stirring frequently till the glaze coats the spoon or is reduced to between 1/3 –1/2 the original quantity. This will make extra, pour into a glass jar and store in the refrigerator.
- Roast*, boil or pressure cook the beets till ¾ th done. Cut the beets into bit sized pieces and put them in a mixing bowl.
- Add goat cheese to the mixing bowl and toss the beets with the cheese.( trick is to do this while the beets are still warm to get a uniform coat of cheese on the beets)
- Refrigerate the Beets coated with cheese for an hour ( if don’t have the time , this can be enjoyed a warm salad on a cool day)
Assemble the Salad
Put a layer of Arugula; add in the seeds and nuts. Mix in the salad dressing, use your finger to gently massage the leaves for a less bitter flavor and a glazed look.
Top the greens with the prepared beets and drizzle about 2 tablespoons of the balsamic glaze.
Cook it and Click it! Share photos of your creation on Instagram or Facebook!
*if roasting the beets, cut them bit sized before roasting.
