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This salad is so delicious and can be eaten with or without the dressing. Isn’t it pretty? You could easily make this a spinach salad if you’d like because let’s be real, anything tastes great with candied pecans. This is one of those perfect, healthy, quick dinner ideas.
Arugula Beet Salad with Candied Pecans & Gorgonzola Cheese
5 ounces organic baby arugula
1 pound beets (about 3-4 medium sized beets)
3 tablespoons Candied Pecans
1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese
Dressing:
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 Tablespoon oil of your choice (I used olive oil)
1 Tablespoon ground Chia seed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
Directions
- Place arugula in large bowl.
- Scrub beets clean and place in steamer basket. Cook about 30 minutes until cooked through. Allow to cool, then rub skins off and cut into 1 inch slices. Place on top of arugula.
- Take a clean, empty jar or tupperware with a lid and add the mustard, balsamic vinegar, oil, salt, chia seed and freshly ground black pepper.
- Add the chopped garlic along with the fresh basil.
- Cover the jar and shake well to blend. Set aside.
- Put candied pecans and Gorgonzola cheese on top of arugula. Top with dressing. Serve immediately.
You can substitute Feta or any other kind of softer cheese if you’d like. I personally would love this with big chunks of freshly shaved Parmesan, but that’s just me 🙂
Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for stopping by~
Oooops! The fresh basil leaves are not in the list of ingredients, only mentioned down below in the directions. How much do I need for next time, as I’m sure it will be delicious this time without them. Thanks for all the great recipes!
Sorry Mary, it’s 1 tablespoon of basil. I apologize! Thanks for stopping by, hope you enjoy this as much as I do 🙂
Excelente y riquísima. Me llena de salud!! y todos la disfrutamos.
Gracias.
El betabel hizo que mis globulos rojos subieran pues estaba mal.
Bendiciones!!!!
I’ve never actually had beets before. But I’d definitely give them a try in this preparation!
Try them Kim!!! I hope you like it! 🙂
Oh MERCY that’s my kind of salad!!!!!
Me too, rebecca!
The salad looks gorgeous! Although, I am terrified of beets after I attempted to make a version of beet juice once. It tasted like too much earth! lol I hope I got the wrong impression because I might give them another chance with your salad!
OMG me too Amanda! I tried a beet juice once and I swear I can still taste it!! 🙁 Now I will never drink anything with beets in it, only eat salads 😉
What a beautiful salad! I love the pecans and gorgonzola!
Thank you Angie!
Love the candied pecans! This salad looks killer.
Thanks Ashley!
Such a colorful and tasty looking salad! I adore beets. I’m so salad challenged. Always great to find new recipes to try!
Thanks Angela 🙂
This looks lovely Lauren! And you’re right it is pretty! (Pinning)
Thanks so much Connie!
This salad is GORGEOUS!
Thanks Claire!
I think this salad is gorgeous!!
Thanks Brenda!!
I love the different textures in this salad. Looks pretty too!
Thanks Christine!
I want *this* for lunch today — looks so good!
Thank you!
I must agree, it is a pretty looking salad! My Mom loves beets so it’ll be perfect for her!
What a beautiful salad!
This is indeed a pretty salad but it also sounds soo soo good!
Where can I find candied pecans?
Hi Gina! The recipe for a healthier version is here https://laurenkellynutrition.com/candied-pecans/ but you can also buy them at the store. Thank you!
This salad looks both beautiful and delicious, a winning combo in my kitchen. Do you have any suggestions for adding protein to it, for those of us in need of our red meat? Crumbles of ground beef? Better with chunks of chicken? I would love to try this for my luncheon this week.
Hi Cathleen! I personally think chicken or maybe even tuna would be delicious in this salad! I hope you like it, let me know what you think!
Is there a fruit or vegetable that I could substitute for the beets? My husband hates beets, but I’d like to try this salad.
Hi Lynnette! Any fruit or vegetable would be delicious in this salad! Maybe some berries? I hope you like it!
I at this wonderful warm beet salad & i am wondering if anyone has resepy
I can’t wait to make this and I am going to roast the beets rather than steam! Heavenly!
Roasting beets sounds amazing, I hope you like it Sandy!
Hi! How does one “rub off the skin?” Looks wonderful !
I know, Therese! Your fingers will definitely be pink! Thanks for stopping by!