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    Home » Recipes » Salads

    Arugula Beet Salad with Candied Pecans & Gorgonzola Cheese

    Published: Jan 14, 2022 · Modified: Oct 12, 2024 by Lauren Kelly · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    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.

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    Arugula Beet Salad

    Light, simple to make and gorgeous, it doesn't get much better than this arugula beet salad. This is a yummy way to get some more veggies in your diet and it's completely customizable to your likes and dietary needs.

    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!

    All of these would be even more yummy with some Low Carb Bulletproof Hot Chocolate, Apple Chai Latte, Eggnog Latte and definitely some Spiked Apple Cider! 

    Also, my cookbooks are both on sale now and would make a great gift! The Everything Wheat Free Diet Cookbook and The Greek Yogurt Cookbook are both the lowest prices I have seen!

    Why You Should Make This Arugula Beet Salad

    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 arugula beet 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.

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    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

    Can you eat raw beets in this arugula beet salad instead of cooking them?

    Yes! Simply add them to your favorite greens to add lots of flavor. Raw beets contain more vitamins, minerals and antioxidants than cooked beets.

    Can you use another cheese if you don't like Gorgonzola?

    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.

    Can you use another leafy green besides Arugula?

    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

    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.
    5 from 14 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, brunch, dinner, lunch, Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 209kcal
    Author: Lauren Kelly

    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.

    Notes

    Store in an airtight in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. The greens may not be as crunchy, after a couple of days though.
    You can use whatever greens you'd like in this salad.
    If you are storing for later, I keep the candied pecans in a separate airtight container to preserve freshness, and then add right before I serve the salad.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2cups | Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 288mg | Potassium: 562mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 963IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Lisalia

      July 01, 2021 at 1:43 pm

      5 stars
      Eating recipes from your website helps me to really experience the satisfaction of whole food based meals. This salad was so so good. What a delicious combination of earthy beets and rich cheese. And the pecans were a lovely treat within the mix. So yummy!

      Reply
    2. Jessica Burgess

      July 01, 2021 at 11:14 am

      5 stars
      This salad was FULL of flavor and didn't change a thing. So good!

      Reply
    3. Kara

      July 01, 2021 at 11:11 am

      5 stars
      I am always trying to add more iron to my diet, and I know beets are a great source, but I have a hard time eating them plain. This salad is so yummy! My new favorite way to eat beets. The candied pecans are an amazing addition. 🙂

      Reply
    4. Beth

      July 01, 2021 at 10:49 am

      5 stars
      Such a great and delicious salad! My hubby and I absolutely loved this recipe, so refreshing and tasty! I can't wait to make this again!

      Reply
    5. Beth

      April 05, 2021 at 10:54 am

      Yum! This salad is perfect to go with our lunch today! My hubby is going to absolutely love this!

      Reply
      • Anni

        December 28, 2021 at 6:32 pm

        Hi! Are the chia seeds necessary? I’ve tried them in smoothies and did not like the flavor or texture.

        Making for NYE dinner. Thank you! Anni

        Reply
        • Lauren Kelly

          December 28, 2021 at 6:34 pm

          Hi Anni! You can definitely leave them out!

    6. katerina @ diethood.com

      April 05, 2021 at 10:53 am

      Oh my, this is totally my kind of salad!! Its incredibly delicious!!

      Reply
    7. Eden

      April 05, 2021 at 10:06 am

      This salad was amazing. Super flavorful and the perfect lunch. Thanks for sharing, we loved it!

      Reply
    8. Shelia

      August 29, 2020 at 5:41 pm

      I made the beet salad. I added 1 tsp to the dressing it was sooo good

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        November 07, 2020 at 5:53 pm

        I am so glad you liked it!

        Reply
    9. Therese Snyder

      September 18, 2018 at 8:20 pm

      Hi! How does one "rub off the skin?" Looks wonderful !

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        September 18, 2018 at 8:26 pm

        I know, Therese! Your fingers will definitely be pink! Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    10. Sandy S

      April 19, 2016 at 9:03 pm

      I can't wait to make this and I am going to roast the beets rather than steam! Heavenly!

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        April 20, 2016 at 12:13 am

        Roasting beets sounds amazing, I hope you like it Sandy!

        Reply
    11. Debra Evans

      August 02, 2015 at 9:25 pm

      I at this wonderful warm beet salad & i am wondering if anyone has resepy

      Reply
    12. Lynnette Jones

      May 05, 2015 at 7:50 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        May 05, 2015 at 8:12 pm

        Hi Lynnette! Any fruit or vegetable would be delicious in this salad! Maybe some berries? I hope you like it!

        Reply
    13. cathleen

      April 15, 2015 at 6:53 am

      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.

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        April 15, 2015 at 11:22 am

        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!

        Reply
    14. Gina

      April 14, 2015 at 6:48 pm

      Where can I find candied pecans?

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        April 14, 2015 at 7:32 pm

        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!

        Reply
    15. Melissa from HungryFoodLove.com

      September 16, 2014 at 10:18 am

      This is indeed a pretty salad but it also sounds soo soo good!

      Reply
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