Arugula Orange and Roasted Beet Salad

arugula salad with beets, orange, and toasted sesame seeds on a plate.
Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Courses:
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 2
Best Season: Summer, Suitable throughout the year
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
  • 12 ounces arugula
  • 1 whole orange (peeled, sectioned, and sliced)
  • 1 whole beet (roasted and thinly sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
  1. 1
    colander filled with arugula

    Rinse the arugula in cold water, drain, and pat dry, or use a salad spinner to remove excess water.

  2. 2
    three roasted beets on paper with garlic and rosemary sprigs.

    Thinly slice one (or two, if small) roasted beets.

  3. 3
    bowl of orange segments

    Peel and section the orange and cut it into bite-sized pieces.

  4. 4
    toasted sesame seeds

    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. 

  5. 5
    arugula salad with beets, orange, and toasted sesame seeds on a plate

    Toss the arugula in a large bowl with the olive oil. 

  6. 6

    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.

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