Anita’s Arugula Beet Salad
Ingredients
4 beets, trimmed and peeled after cooked
1 package of baby arugula, 6 cups rinsed and dry
1/4 cup of feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup toasted walnuts
pinch of salt and 1 Tablespoon of brown sugar
For the Vinaigrette:
1/4 cup extra Virgin olive oil
2 Tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1Tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
1/8 teaspoon of black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 400 grades Farenheit. Line a baking sheet with foil. Wrap each beet with foil and drizzle them with olive oil. Bake beets for about 45-60 minutes until fork tender. Unwrap and let them cool. Peel and slice in half-moon.
- Toast the walnuts at the same time in the oven and sprinkle them with 1 Tablespoon of brown sugar and pinch of salt. Let them roast for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let them cool.
- Whisk and combine all ingredients for the vinaigrette. Drizzle over arugula and mix.
- Add beets, toasted walnuts and feta cheese. Enjoy!