Arugula Orange and Roasted Beet Salad
Description
This arugula, orange, and roasted beet salad combines fresh, juicy oranges with tender roasted beets, bringing a rich, earthy, caramelized flavor and creating the perfect balance of bright, sweet, and savory notes. Every bite is layered with color, texture, and freshness, making this salad feel both nourishing and a little special.
Whether served as a light lunch, a stunning side dish, or part of a holiday spread, this arugula, orange, and roasted beet salad delivers a wonderful combination of flavors that keeps every forkful interesting.
Fresh, colorful, and effortlessly elegant, it’s the kind of dish that turns simple ingredients into something truly memorable.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Rinse the arugula in cold water, drain, and pat dry, or use a salad spinner to remove excess water.
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Thinly slice one (or two, if small) roasted beets.
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Peel and section the orange and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
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Toast the sesame seeds in a shallow pan over medium heat until they become slightly brown. Be careful not to overcook; there is a small window between toasted and burnt.Â
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Toss the arugula in a large bowl with the olive oil.Â
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Add the roasted beet slices and orange segments to the arugula. Season with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 112kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4.6g8%
- Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
- Sodium 92mg4%
- Potassium 520mg15%
- Total Carbohydrate 15.6g6%
- Dietary Fiber 4.2g17%
- Sugars 8.6g
- Protein 4.4g9%
- Vitamin A 3260 IU
- Vitamin C 38 mg
- Calcium 128 mg
- Iron 2.6 mg
- Vitamin E 1.4 mg
- Vitamin K 162 mcg
- Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
- Folate 138 mcg
- Magnesium 64 mg
- Zinc 1.2 mg
- Selenium 3 mcg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
