Name: Golden Beet Arugula Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 golden beets; Salt to taste; 2 - 3 tablespoon olive oil, divided; 5 ounces arugula; 1/2 cup crumbled feta; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

This delicious Roasted Golden Beet and Arugula Salad is easy to make. With simple ingredients like golden beets, arugula, walnut, and feta cheese it is a great salad to share with family and friends.

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A platter filled with arugula and topped with roasted beets, walnuts, and feta.

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Arugula and Golden Beet Salad Recipe

For me this season has been the season of the beets. Not only was I working on my Root Veggie Tarte Tatin recipe that has golden beets but my local farm weekly veggie box that I subscribe to has sent a lot of beets both golden and red. And I have been loving it, personally I am a big fan of beets!

Personally have fallen in love with golden beets, sometimes called yellow beets they can be a little harder to find but totally worth it. Golden beets tend to have a smoother and sweeter taste than the red variety. So even those who “don’t like beets” tend to find that they will enjoy roasted golden beets.

Beets are also awesome because they are a nutrient powerhouse. Gold beets are an excellent source of folate, manganese, beta-carotene, and are a very good source of potassium, copper, and fiber. They also contain magnesium, phosphorus, vitamins B6 and C, and iron. Not to mention that they are filled with antioxidants mostly due to the phytonutrients called betalains that give them their bright color!

So you can feel great about digging into this salad!

Overhead view of a white platter filled with arugula and topped with roasted golden beets, walnuts, and feta cheese.

Ingredients

Golden Beets – Sometimes called yellow beets this variety is a little harder to find than the red variety.
Salt – Just a little salt for cooking the beets.
Olive Oil – Since the olive oil isn’t being cooke you will want to make sure it is good tasting olive oil and not rancid. I like to use California Olive Ranch, not an add just a fan.
Arugula – I thought arugula was the perfect lettuce for this salad because it has a bit of “spiciness” to offset the sweet beets. A spring mix or baby spinach would also work!
Feta – Some crumbled feta goes such a long way in this recipe!
Walnuts – Walnuts for some crunch, you will want to make sure they are roughly chopped.
Balsamic Vinegar – Just a splash of balsamic vinegar for the arugula, for a little bit more zip you could also use balsamic reduction.

For a complete detailed list of the ingredients continue towards the bottom of the page.

Overhead view of ingredients needed to make golden beet and arugula salad.

Instructions

Pre-heat the oven 350° F. Line a sheet pan with foil.

Peel and thinly slice the beets. Add the beets to the sheet pan and toss with one tablespoon of the olive oil. Lightly salt.

Transfer the beets to the oven, cook 10 minutes. Gently flip the beets. Cook another 10-15 minutes until soft.

Sheet pan showing the process of roasting golden beets.

While the beets are cooking prepare the salad. Add the arugula to a large bowl. Drizzle in 1 tablespoon of olive oil and toss well so it is fully coated. If more is need add another tablespoon of olive oil and toss. Sprinkle the balsamic onto the arugula and toss.

Top the arugula with the feta and walnuts. Once the beets are done add them to the salad. Toss and serve.

Steps one of building a golden beets salad adding the feta cheese.

Steps two and three of building a golden beets salad adding the walnuts and roasted beets.

A platter of arugula tossed with feta, walnuts, and golden beets.

tips, tricks and questions

Are golden beets as healthy as red beets?

Yes, they share all of the same health benefits!

What do golden beets taste like?

I find golden beets to be more milder as far as the earthiness goes than a red beet. They are smooth and get pretty sweet once they are roasted.

Variations:

If you are wanting up the flavor trying using Maple Vinaigrette Salad Dressing instead of the plain Olive Oil. If you can’t do nuts try using pumpkin seeds instead. Instead of Feta Cheese try using Goat Cheese. And of course you can use red beets instead of golden beets.

Close up of golden beets onto top of a bed of arugula with feta cheese and chopped walnuts.

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Yield: 2 large or 4 medium salads

Golden Beet Arugula Salad

A simple salad with arugula, golden beets, feta, and walnuts.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

3 golden beets
Salt to taste
2 - 3 tablespoon olive oil, divided
5 ounces arugula
1/2 cup crumbled feta
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Instructions

Pre-heat the oven 350° F. Line a sheet pan with foil.
Peel and thinly slice the beets. Add the beets to the sheet pan and toss with one tablespoon of the olive oil. Lightly salt.
Transfer the beets to the oven, cook 10 minutes. Gently flip the beets. Cook another 10-15 minutes until soft.
While the beets are cooking prepare the salad. Add the arugula to a large bowl. Drizzle in 1 tablespoon of olive oil and toss well so it is fully coated. If more is need add another tablespoon of olive oil and toss. Sprinkle the balsamic onto the arugula and toss.
Top the arugula with the feta and walnuts. Once the beets are done add them to the salad. Toss and serve.

Notes

This salad can be served with the beets warm or cold!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1/4th of the salad
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 265Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 357mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 2gSugar: 5gProtein: 6g

Nutritional data is automated and might not be 100% accurate, final nutritional information will depend on ingredients used and any changes made.