Beet, arugula and goat cheese salad

Beet, arugula and goat cheese summer salad

 Adding some raw walnuts, sunflower seeds, almonds to this salad is a great way to add another layer of flavor and texture along with some healthy fats.

Ingredients

Makes 2 servings

4 cups of arugula

¼ red onion, thinly sliced

½ cup of steamed beets

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

1 tbsp plus olive oil

Salt and pepper

1/3 cup goat cheese

Directions

-Combine arugula, onion, and beets in a large bowl. Toss veggies with balsamic vinegar and olive oil, season with salt and pepper.

-Divide salad amongst two plates and top each salad with half of the goat cheese. Enjoy!

Beets nutrition facts

Beets are highly nutritious and “cardiovascular health” friendly root vegetables. Certain unique pigment antioxidants present in root as well as top greens have found to offer protection against coronary artery disease and stroke, lower cholesterol levels in the body and have anti-aging effects.

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