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Spring Beet Salad

Ingredients

  • ▢2 packages pre cooked beets (found in the produce section, preferably in vinegar and not canned bc of too much added sugar)
  • ▢3 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • ▢2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • ▢1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ▢½ teaspoon salt
  • ▢5 mandarin oranges peeled & segmented
  • ▢2 cups arugula
  • ▢½ cup pistachios shelled & roasted

Instructions

  • Slice and assemble the beets however you would like.

  • Peel the oranges and divide into segments, removing any excess white pith.

  • In a large bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, mustard, and salt. Add the beet slices and orange segments, tossing gently to coat.

  • Arrange arugula in a salad bowl or platter.

  • Arrange the beet mixture over the arugula.

  • Sprinkle with the pistachios before serving.

*Option to sprinkle with ricotta or feta*