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    Home » Recipe Index » Salads » Beet and Arugula Salad

    Beet and Arugula Salad

    April 18, 2019 Updated February 16, 2022 By Rebecca Fall Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes, Spring Recipes, Vegetables

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    This easy beet and arugula salad is made with fresh beets, arugula, hemp hearts, & goat cheese, drizzled with a balsamic glaze and topped off with lemon juice. It's done in just 5 minutes, and great with edamame or chicken added.

    beet and arugula salad on a plate

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    How it’ll make your life easier

    Simple ingredients make for a simple beet and arugula salad. There are lots of different ways you can get the ingredients-fresh unpeeled beets, cooked beets, canned beets. You can also steam or roast them. Any way this salad will turn out great.

    Buy pre prepared ingredients for your beet and arugula salad or raw and do the work yourself. The only difference is the 30-40 minutes that it takes to cook the beets.

    In the mood for more salads? This Spinach Strawberry Salad, Spinach Mandarin Orange Salad, Rainbow Coleslaw, and Shaved Zucchini Salad with Corn are all great options.

    What makes this salad so great?

    beet and arugula salad ingredients on a table

    How to assemble the beet and goat cheese salad

    Steam beets in an instant pot if you have one. It's low mess, low energy, and you can set it & forget about it. If not, quarter them and roast in the oven. Or if you're short on time, buy precooked beets for this beet and arugula salad.

    beets in instant pot

    Heat up your goat cheese in the microwave for just 10-20 seconds. It'll get warm and super creamy. You're welcome.

    Place a large handful of arugula (or another lettuce) on a plate (or a bowl).

    beet and arugula salad ingredients on a table

    Add sliced beets (either hot or cold) on top of your greens.

    beets and arugula on a plate

    Then add a few spoon sized dollops of goat cheese on top.

    arugula, beets, and goat cheese on a plate

    Sprinkle your beet and arugula salad with hemp hearts, then drizzle balsamic reduction (or balsamic vinegar) and squeeze fresh lemon juice on top to add a hit of acid to your salad.

    Enjoy your beet and arugula salad as is or make a few substitutions like I mentioned above.

    arugula, beets, goat cheese, and hemp hearts on a plate

    FAQ

    What kind of beets do I use?

    Honestly, I don't notice a big enough difference between steamed and roasted beets.

    I'll usually roast them, especially if I'm already using my oven, but I've been steaming them in my Instant Pot recently because they're easier and it doesn't heat up my apartment as much as using the oven.

    If you're short on time or desire to cook them up yourself you can buy them precooked or canned. Maybe it's just me, but I like all versions, especially in salads.

    What are the best ingredients to use

    I'm a huge fan of 1) a simple beet salad and 2) adjusting this recipe as I need to. Swap out the hemp hearts for chopped pistachios. Swap the lemon juice for tangy berries (hello blackberries!), steamed for roasted beets.

    One recommendation I'd make though, is to microwave the goat cheese for just 10 seconds, it gets soft, easy to spread, and super creamy when it's warmed.

    How do I make this salad into a full meal?

    Add a handful of steamed edamame and your favorite crusty bread to this beet and arugula salad. You can also use any protein/grain that you already have in the fridge such as grilled chicken or rice, farro, or other grain.

    beet, arugula, goat cheese salad on plate

    Easy ways to use up the ingredients from this recipe

    • Use up the arugula by making this strawberry salad
    • Beet, avocado, and goat cheese salad via Foodie Crush
      Pickle them. OMG.
    • Pickled beets via Half Baked Harvest
    • Beet, goat cheese, and honey tarts via How Sweet Eats.

    Did you make this easy beet and arugula salad? leave me a comment to share how it turned out!

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    5 from 4 votes

    Easy Beet and Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese

    Fresh beets, arugula, hemp hearts, and goat cheese are drizzled with a balsamic glaze and topped off with lemon juice for this easy and delicious beet and arugula salad.
    Course Appetizer, dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 0 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
    Servings 1 person
    Author Rebecca

    Equipment

    • knife
    • cutting board
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Measuring Cups
    • Large mixing bowl
    • tongs

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups arugula
    • ½ whole beet cooked and chopped
    • 1 oz goat cheese
    • 1 teaspoon hemp hearts
    • ½ tablespoon balsamic glaze such as Sprout's brand
    • ½ teaspoon lemon juice

    Instructions

    • Assemble salad by starting with arugula (2 c), then add chopped beets (½ whole), using a spoon, scoop up goat cheese (1 oz) and place into 3-4 dollops on salad, sprinkle hemp hearts (1 tsp) on top. 
    • Then drizzle balsamic glaze (½ tbsp) over salad and squeeze lemon juice (½ tsp) on top. 
    • Finish with freshly ground salt and pepper if desired.

    Video

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    Notes

    • Want to steam your own beets? Follow these simple instructions
    • Add grilled chicken or edamame & a slice of your favorite crusty bread to make this salad into a full meal.
    • You can substitute the balsamic glaze with a drizzle of olive oil & balsamic vinegar. 

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    About Rebecca

    Welcome! I’m Rebecca, a food loving dietitian. On Nourish Nutrition, you’ll find real, quick, and nourishing recipes for one that'll get you to want to cook for yourself, because you deserve it.

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    Comments

    1. Ellen says

      April 18, 2019 at 8:48 am

      This salad sounds so delicious! I'd roast the beets too. I think there were be so much more flavor!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        April 18, 2019 at 4:52 pm

        ya roasted beets are great!

        Reply
    2. Julia says

      April 18, 2019 at 8:53 am

      5 stars
      Mmm...this salad has all my favorite ingredients. Love how refreshing and flavorful it is!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        April 18, 2019 at 4:52 pm

        thanks! it's easy & delish

        Reply
    3. Heidy L. McCallum says

      April 18, 2019 at 9:22 am

      5 stars
      I love beets and love arugula even more so this salad recipe is a great idea. My husband isn't fond of either of them but MORE for me is what I always say. He can have his plain Jane meat and potatoes and I will make one of your delicious salads and something else. OR I can take this for lunch one day.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        April 18, 2019 at 4:52 pm

        haha! I feel ya, it does complicate things when you have different preferences than who you're cooking for. But at least you can see that you get more!!

        Reply
    4. Katherine says

      April 18, 2019 at 9:22 am

      5 stars
      This salad looks so vibrant and tasty. I love the addition of hemp hearts too!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        April 18, 2019 at 4:51 pm

        thanks! it's an easy addition

        Reply
    5. Beth Pierce says

      April 18, 2019 at 9:32 am

      5 stars
      I love how healthy and savory this salad is! This will make the perfect lunch this week; yum!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        April 18, 2019 at 4:50 pm

        it totally would! enjoy

        Reply
    6. Abbey Sharpe says

      April 18, 2019 at 11:24 pm

      I love simple salads like this! So fresh, healthy, and no fuss

      Reply

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