Citrus Beet and Arugula Salad with Walnuts

Name: Citrus Beet and Arugula Salad with Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz cooked beets (store-bought or roasted), sliced or wedged; 4 cups baby arugula; 2 medium navel orange, peeled, segmented; 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted, roughly chopped; 1/4 cup red onion, very thinly sliced; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh orange juice; 2 tsp white wine vinegar; 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard; 1/2 tsp honey; 1/4 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

A vibrant salad of earthy roasted beets, peppery arugula, toasted walnuts, and fresh orange segments dressed in a simple citrus vinaigrette. Use store-bought pre-cooked beets to keep this truly no-cook and weeknight-fast.

15 minEasyServes 4190 cal/serving

AmericanSaladNo-CookDASHVeganMediterraneanHigh FiberLow CarbGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

8 oz cooked beets (store-bought or roasted), sliced or wedged
4 cups baby arugula
2 medium navel orange, peeled, segmented
1/4 cup walnuts, toasted, roughly chopped
1/4 cup red onion, very thinly sliced
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh orange juice
2 tsp white wine vinegar
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp honey
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1

Make the dressing: in a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh orange juice, 2 tsp white wine vinegar, 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard, and 1/2 tsp honey. Season with 1/4 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
2

Spread 4 cups baby arugula across a large serving platter or divide among plates.
3

Arrange 8 oz sliced or wedged cooked beets (store-bought or roasted) and 2 medium peeled, segmented navel orange over the arugula. Scatter 1/4 cup very thinly sliced red onion over the top.
4

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and finish with 1/4 cup toasted, roughly chopped walnuts. Serve immediately.

Questions

How long does Citrus Beet and Arugula Salad with Walnuts keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Citrus Beet and Arugula Salad with Walnuts?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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