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Home » Recipes » Lunch » Salad + Dressing » Steamed Beet and Arugula Salad

Jun 7, 2019(updated March 17, 2023)

Steamed Beet and Arugula Salad

4.34 from 15 votes
By Dani Spies
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Steamed beet salad with arugula and walnuts makes an easy, beautiful and delicious side salad or main meal.  You can roast or steam the beets ahead of time or take a shortcut by buying them pre-steamed at the grocery store.
beet salad with arugula

Beet salad with arugula has been a favorite of mine for years.  I almost always buy my arugula pre-washed, so I have it on hand ready to go.  And recently, I’ve been buying my beets pre-cooked from the grocery store.

You can often find pre-steamed beets in the produce section of the grocery store.  It’s a great way to enjoy beets when you don’t have the extra time to make them from scratch.

beet salad with walnuts and arugula

How To Make Beet and Arugula Salad

This beet and arugula salad is surprisingly easy to make.  I start by piling a bunch of arugula into a large bowl and then top with steamed (or roasted) beets, walnuts, dried cranberries and feta cheese.

Be sure not to dress this salad until you are ready to eat it.  Arugula is a delicate green and can wilt if you dress the salad too early.

If you wanted to make this salad ahead of time, you can store the dressing in an airtight container (a mason jar would be perfect) so everything is ready to go when you are.

arugula salad with beets and walnuts

How To Make Balsamic Vinaigrette

Making a delicious balsamic vinaigrette dressing is easy to do and only calls for four ingredients (not including salt and pepper).

All you need is; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, 1 clove crushed garlic, salt and pepper.

You may not need to use all the dressing for the salad, so be sure to store the extra in an airtight container.  This balsamic vinaigrette works on al types of salads, so having some extra on hand is super convenient for busy weekdays.

More Simple Clean & Delicious Salad Ideas

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goat cheese and beet salad with arugula and walnuts
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4.34 from 15 votes

Steamed Beet Salad with Arugula and Goat Cheese

If you want to keep this salad dairy free, skip the cheese and add in some Kalamata olives.  The olives will give you the same rich, buttery, salty flavor.  This recipe serves two as a main meal or four as a side.
Course: LUNCH, salad + dressing
Cuisine: American, gluten free, low carb + keto, vegetarian
Author: Dani Spies
Prep Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 329kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 cups of arugula 5 ounces
  • 6 small COOKED beets 9 ounces, halved and sliced
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 4 ounces goat cheese divided
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine arugula, beets, walnuts, cranberries and goat cheese.
  • In a small spouted cup or mason jar, combine extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Whisk to combine.
  • Drizzle dressing over the salad and gently toss together. Adjust seasonings, serve and enjoy!

Notes

This salad makes a great light meal all on it’s own and is also delicious served as a side for some grilled, chicken, or fish.

Nutrition

Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 295IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1.2mg

Gluten Free, Low Carb + Keto, Recipes, Salad + Dressing, Vegetarian

About Dani Spies

Dani Spies is the founder and host of Clean & Delicious; a weekly cooking show on YouTube and a healthy eating blog that celebrates real, whole foods! She takes a holistic approach to health and wellness and is loved for her approachable, down to earth style both in and out of the kitchen.

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  1. spoonthat.com says

    March 24, 2011 at 2:39 pm

    5 stars
    Looks great! Really fresh, springy and colourful!

    Reply
    • Dani says

      March 24, 2011 at 2:44 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks!

      Reply
  2. casey says

    March 26, 2011 at 10:54 am

    5 stars
    ha! you’re too cute. the beets came back and stole the show. excited to do this recipe.

    Reply
  3. Jade says

    March 27, 2011 at 3:55 am

    5 stars
    This new layout looks as refreshing as the salad! It moved to the new level too!

    Reply
  4. Amy says

    March 29, 2011 at 4:02 pm

    5 stars
    Love this salad with toasted whole pecans too….yum!

    Reply
  5. Jessie A Georges says

    May 26, 2021 at 1:55 pm

    5 stars
    I love this salad! We omitted cranberries and used ready made beets, which you can get at Costco or Trader Joes. Delicious!

    Reply

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