Arugula, Orange and Beet Salad

This tasty arugula, orange and beet salad is easy to throw together if you find pre-made beets and use canned mandarin oranges.

I’ve found pre-made beets at Costco, called Love Beets, and it speeds up dinner prep. If you prefer, use a fresh orange over canned mandarin oranges. I’ve included a video (below) to show you how to section it.

The arugula has a nice peppery flavor, combined with a bright citrus which helps to compliment the earthy flavors of the beets. All tossed together in a tangy dressing and ricotta.

The store-bought vegan ricotta I like is made with mainly almond milk by Kite Hill and is fermented for great flavor. It’s an optional addition.

Beets are perfectly divine in these plant-based recipes:

• Black Bean, Beet Burger
• Arugula, Apple, Beet Salad

Or paired with these dishes:

• Creamy Noodle-less Zucchini, Tomato Lasagna
• Irish Cabbage Potato Soup with Dumplings

Roasting beets

Trim the tops of the beets and rinse to remove any debris. You may need to scrub them. Place the beets on a piece of aluminum foil, season, then fold the foil to create a foil pack. Roast for 30 minutes, or until tender.

Let the beets cool and remove the skin before adding to this salad.

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This recipe is Certified Plantricious because it meets the following guidelines.

The Trusted Seal for
Plant-Based Nutrition

• Must be whole food plant-based, contains no animal products
• May be minimally processed
• No added oil
• No added sugars
• No artificial additives or preservatives
• Sodium (mg) to Calories ratio, 1 ≤ 1
• Total Fiber to Calories, 2g ≥ 100 calories

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5 from 4 votes

Arugula, Orange and Beet Salad

The combination of colorful beets and oranges is a great one and the arugula give it a little bite. A beautiful salad for guests with a simple viniagrette.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time30 mins

Total Time40 mins

Servings: 4 people

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Ingredients

• 1 5-6 oz bag arugula (or other salad greens)
• 2 roasted beets * rough chopped * or used pre-made
• 2 oranges (you could use mandarin oranges or fresh pears)
• 1/4 cup vegan ricotta (Kite Hill brand, optional)

Dressing:

• 3 Tbl white wine vinegar
• 1 tsp prepared yellow mustard
• 3 Tbl water
• sea salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

• Peel the oranges and segment, reserving the juice in a bowl.
• Put all of the salad ingredients in a large salad bowl.
• Mix dressing ingredients in the bowl with the reserved orange juice. Pour over the salad and toss.
• Put small dollops of vegan ricotta on top (optional).

*Roasting beets:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Trim tops to about 1/2 of beets and save for another meal. Rinse any dirt or debris from the beets – some may need to be scrubbed clean. Put beets on a large piece of aluminum foil. Salt and pepper. Fold foil over the beets and place in an oven-proof container. Roast for 30 minutes or until beets are tender. Cool and remove skins.

Notes

NOTE: Nutrition label does not include vegan ricotta.
Vegan ricotta is not Plantricious approved.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Arugula, Orange and Beet Salad

Amount per Serving

Calories

64

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

0.6

g

1

%

Saturated Fat

 

0.1

g

1

%

Sodium

 

55.4

mg

2

%

Carbohydrates

 

13.9

g

5

%

Fiber

 

3.4

g

14

%

Sugar

 

11.2

g

12

%

Protein

 

2.4

g

5

%

Vitamin A

 

150

IU

3

%

Vitamin C

 

57.8

mg

70

%

Calcium

 

90

mg

9

%

Iron

 

0.9

mg

5

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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