This Arugula Beet Salad with Candied Pecans and Gorgonzola Cheese is not only simple to make and minutes to prepare, but it's also delicious with a beautiful presentation.
Why You Should Make This Recipe
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 that we are always searching for.
This salad may have a pretty presentation and is super easy to make, but it's also very nutritious.
Also, this gorgeous salad has festive colors for the holidays too.
I have also added shredded chicken to this to make this a complete meal. To be honest, it just kind of worked out that way because I had planned to make this and I had a rotisserie chicken in the refrigerator. It was delicious, and again it looked beautiful.
If you like this salad you will love my Spiralized Beet Quinoa Salad as well. This Arugula Beet Salad goes perfectly with Baked Ziti, Low Carb Creamy Cauliflower Soup and Healthy Mexican Casserole!
Recipe Ingredients
- arugula - or whatever greens you'd like. Pick your favorite greens!
- beets - I used a 15 ounce jar of beets that you can easily find in the grocery store.
- candied pecans -One of my favorite recipes! This is so easy to make, I promise. These candied pecans add a wonderful, slightly sweet taste to so many recipes. They are delicious to snack on their own as well and make fabulous holiday gifts!
- Gorgonzola cheese- or whatever cheese you'd like
- olive oil - Or your favorite oil for dressings. I like to use Extra Virgin Olive Ould for its light tastes.
- chia seed- packed with antioxidants and fiber. They add a wonderful light crunch and texture. You can easily leave these out of you don't have hem.
RECIPE FAQ'S and EXPERT TIPS
Yes! Simply add them to your favorite greens to add lots of flavor. Raw beets contain more vitamins, minerals and antioxidants than cooked beets.
Absolutely! The possibilities are endless in this salad. I have made this with feta cheese, Roquefort, fresh chunks of Parmesan and provolone. Although I like the gorgonzola and Parmesan the best, the feta cheese was a definite close second.
Of course! You can easily use Swiss chard, spinach, kale or another leafy green that you like.
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Arugula Beet Salad with Candied Pecans & Gorgonzola Cheese
Ingredients
- 5 ounces baby arugula
- 1 pound beets, about 3-4 medium sized beets or a 15 ounce jar
- 3 tablespoons Candied Pecans
- ¼ cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- For the dressing:
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 5 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, or oil of choice
- 1 tablespoon ground chia seed
- 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 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 mason 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.
Nutmeg Nanny
What a beautiful salad!
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen
I must agree, it is a pretty looking salad! My Mom loves beets so it'll be perfect for her!
Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella)
I want *this* for lunch today -- looks so good!
lauren.kelly
Thank you!
christine
I love the different textures in this salad. Looks pretty too!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Christine!
[email protected] Mom
I think this salad is gorgeous!!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Brenda!!
claire @ the realistic nutritionist
This salad is GORGEOUS!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Claire!
Angela {Mind Over Batter}
Such a colorful and tasty looking salad! I adore beets. I'm so salad challenged. Always great to find new recipes to try!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Angela 🙂
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes
Love the candied pecans! This salad looks killer.
lauren.kelly
Thanks Ashley!
Connie | URBAN BAKES
This looks lovely Lauren! And you're right it is pretty! (Pinning)
lauren.kelly
Thanks so much Connie!
Angie
What a beautiful salad! I love the pecans and gorgonzola!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Angie!
Rebecca {foodie with family}
Oh MERCY that's my kind of salad!!!!!
lauren.kelly
Me too, rebecca!
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour)
I've never actually had beets before. But I'd definitely give them a try in this preparation!
lauren.kelly
Try them Kim!!! I hope you like it! 🙂
Amanda @The Kitcheneer
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!
lauren.kelly
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 😉
Begoña Suárez
Excelente y riquísima. Me llena de salud!! y todos la disfrutamos.
Gracias.
El betabel hizo que mis globulos rojos subieran pues estaba mal.
Bendiciones!!!!
Mary Zuby
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!
lauren
Sorry Mary, it's 1 tablespoon of basil. I apologize! Thanks for stopping by, hope you enjoy this as much as I do 🙂