your salad looks SO good – I”m just beginning to fall in love with beets! The arugula has a nice peppery flavor, combined with a bright citrus which helps to compliment the earthy flavors of the beets. All tossed together in a … Beets are a crop that farmers use to to take up toxins and contaminates from the soil. Add the arugula, swirling the leaves in the dressing (tongs work well for this). I also grated the beets as I don’t have a mandoline and it seemed quicker/easier than matchsticks. Right?! Place in greased baking dish. Love the recipe, I have to try that one day :). 1 large bunch of arugula. Hilary talked about how much their production has grown over the past few years and mentioned plans for expansion. The pepitas really take it up a notch!! Drizzle salad with Quick Balsamic Dressing and enjoy! My friend who I served the salad to (Day #2 version) said it was "the best". Raw green beet and arugula salad with feta. I heard there’s a chance it might come back. © Cookie and Kate 2010 - 2020. You'll convert even the most skeptical eaters who have always turned a nose to the wonderful world of beets with this salad topped with a citrus dressing over a bed of nutty arugula. What?! I’m diabetic, so this simple beet salad recipe is perfect for me. Thanks for the support, Eileen! Roast beef is a classic main dish for holidays, family get-togethers, and elegant dinners alike. Such beautiful colors! I didn’t know you could eat beets uncooked…. Mmmmmm. Drain the beets well, then cut into halved or quarters. Gently fold in arugula. Perfect for anytime of the year, and a great accompaniment to a veggie burger! Transfer Loved it! In December 2011, she met with him at the Whole Foods Market headquarters in Austin. I used to do this recipe with goat chesse and its amazing too. That is perhaps why you are cutting them into matchstick shapes. Add the thyme, mint, sea salt and black … First, I saw freshly cooked millet in vessels at least thirty times bigger than the largest pot in my kitchen. Thanks Vegetarian for the recipe! Hope you give this salad a shot, it’s so simple and delicious! Hey, it’s your first beet recipe! Remove from oven and transfer to serving bowl. © Copyright 2020, Our Top 20 Most Cherished Christmas Cookies, Make-Ahead Breakfast Minis to Save Your Mornings, 15 Classic Sandwiches That Make Lunch Legendary, 14 Nights of Dinner Ideas All Under $2 Per Serving, 15 No-Yeast Breads for Quick and Easy Baking, 10 Easy Christmas Cookies for Once-a-Year Bakers, 9 Chicken Stew Recipes That Make for Comforting Dinners, 10 Leftover Turkey Meals to Freeze for Quick Weeknight Dinners, 16 Mom-Approved Christmas Cookies to Sweeten the Season, 18 Spicy Korean Recipes That Showcase Gochujang Chile Paste, Nutrition I made the homemade balsamic vinaigrette and sprinkled in some dried thyme. Toss and serve. Add salt and gently stir. No membership needed. I used sunflower seeds and goat cheese, also added some baby kale. More about Cookie and Kate », Follow us! And my wife and cooking partner prepared our favorite lemon vinaigrette which I drizzled over the salads just before serving. Remove from oven and let cool. Add the dressed arugula to ¾ of the plate. Place beets around the arugula leaves. Are they supposed to be boiled or roasted first, then peeled and julienned? If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Our conversation shifted constantly between the soil and our guts, food allergies and biodiversity, farmers and the culture at large. Next time I will cut in half. He has not wanted to change his way of eating. Stir once halfway through. I feel like learning to like beets is a major accomplishment. Second try I added some onion and toasted walnuts for crunch. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 Tsps.. oil, vinegar, and mustard. This easy Arugula Beet Salad recipe is made with toasted walnuts, feta cheese, and coated in a simple citrus vinaigrette dressing. Easy and tasty! Are the beets in your beet-arugula-feta salad cooked or raw? 1 small sugar (pie) pumpkin. Finally I darn near pass out at the sight of feta cheese so bocconcini (little balls of fresh mozzarella) filled in nicely and contributed a certain balance and mellowness to the salad. It’s Thanksgiving here in Canada and I was asked to bring a salad for a group dinner. Place in oven 30 to 35 minutes until tender. The flavours having had time to blend together were absolutely wonderful. Hi Cindy, thank you! She finally landed at a naturopath’s office. From the name I should probably say, my favoruite food of all time is avocado. Our free email newsletter delivers new recipes and special Cookie + Kate updates! Discard the rough top. I’m a big fan of yours and a cookbook owner, too. Divide arugula between 4 plates; top each plate with beets, feta cheese, and olives; drizzle salads with olive oil and retained lemon dressing. Their facility had a homey feel to it, though, thanks to the clear winter light streaming through a giant window and fragrant spices in the air. Season … I’m sad I missed out on Local Burger! Used golden beets instead of the red ones. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and cook for 30 minutes, or until the beets can be easily pierced with a fork. I love raw beet salads, this one sounds delish! Season with kosher salt and pepper. Haha part way through the first paragraph I’m like “omg wait, is this THE hilary?!? This post was sponsored by Whole Foods Market. Salad. I’ve never actually made it with pumpkin seed – I substitute pistachios instead, or omit the nuts altogether if I am not eating it right away, and the homemade balsamic is fantastic…YUMMMM! In large-size bowl combine cooled beets, arugula, and dill. Then she channeled her newfound strength and energy into nutrition research and a degree from the Natural Gourmet Cookery School, which eventually led her to open a restaurant called Local Burger in Lawrence, Kansas. Place beets into a large saucepan and pour in enough water to cover the beets by 1 inch. Next I will add some celery too. This was a very tasty salad--my daughter and I made it with our first grilled steak of the season and was a great complement to the meal! It is delish! Such an interesting way to slice beets — never would have thought of that! This was really yummy! In this particular salad, they blend perfectly with the creamy feta cheese while balancing out the tang of kalamata olives. And the salad looks delicious, too! Definitely a keeper! !” We love love love her veggie burgers. The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. I loved it so much that I posted the recipe on my FB page. With it’s mustard like strong flavors works great with sweet and subtle beetroot. I’m loving your recipes, looking forward to the book! Spread out in a single layer. And thanks for the back-stage tour at Hilary’s plant — it’s always interesting and informative to see how these things are made. Now I want to look up that Food Network show! It would be easy to attribute her overnight success to serendipitous events, but I have no doubt that they chose her products for their superior flavor, top quality ingredients and the passion behind them. (He happens to have family in Lawrence and was already a fan.) Did you try this with roasted beets? outstanding! The beets soak up the dressing. Way too much lemon. You’re welcome and happy you enjoyed it. These are the companies I LOVE to hear about! Since I had the ingredients for the beet salad, I made it at home for tonight. Liked it a lot as is. Thanks for an easy recipe! I love this combination of beetroot, feta, and rocket with a balsamic dressing. The topic of bean soup quickly turned into a conversation about digestion that made me giggle. Add any nuts and some white cheese shavings. totally inspiring :). definitely will make again as garden beets came in abundance this year. Place on baking sheet and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Bw. A great simple and quick salad! Stir lemon juice into garlic paste. Tak Tak. I’m not so sure about roasted beets… yet… but I really love them raw in this salad. It’s also why she chose millet as the primary grain in her burgers—it’s gluten free, easy to digest, drought-resistant and grown in nearby states. They're packed with tons of vitamins and antioxidants, and the dark crimson color adds a nice accent to most dishes. Avoid stirring your salad after adding the feta cheese because the beets … What a wonderful combo. ▸ Categories egg free, fall, gluten free, nut free, recipes, salads, soy free, tomato free, winter ▸ Ingredients arugula, balsamic vinegar, beets, feta, pepitas, slaws, Vegetable enthusiast. Remove the beets from the oven and allow to cool. Thanks for a great salad recipe! First, toast the pepitas in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant and making little popping noises, about 5 minutes. Lawrence is a liberal college town, yes, but it’s located here in the Midwest where meat and barbecue are usually tops. I know my mom would love if I brought this for thanksgiving! That is what makes it so great and quick. They also find there way to markets. In small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Recipe yields two salads (sized as shown) and is easy halved or doubled. Place arugula, walnuts (if using), and onion in large bowl. It sounds like she has put so much thought into her company and the products they use and sell. Cookie and Kate is a registered trademark of Cookie and Kate LLC. Your salad looks great – such a great selection of ingredients that you don’t normally see in salads. Transfer to a bowl to cool. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. Awesome story – thanks for sharing! Thank you for sharing how you made this one, Dodie. In a small mason jar, combine all dressing ingredients and shake well to combine. Your blog is absolutely beautiful, best of luck with it! I have the best readers. Sprinkle pecans over the salad. The recipe does not state – are the beets cooked or raw? Whisk the vinegar, shallots, and honey in a medium bowl to blend. Leave a comment below and share a picture on. Sorry, this was an older post so I’m not sure if it is available anymore – as to why it isn’t linked. Sprinkle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. At Hilary’s first natural food show in Baltimore, one of Whole Foods Markets’ principal buyers walked by and recognized her products from Local Burger. Hello! Place chopped arugula and basil in a larger bowl. We opened a door just past the office kitchen and donned white coats and hairnets to see how they make veggie burgers at Hilary’s Eat Well. A delicious attractive and different alternative to the ho-hum tossed green salad. Allrecipes is part of the Meredith Food Group. This arugula beet salad goes well with Italian recipes, Mediterranean meals, or as a side for soup. I’ve never eaten them raw. Of they are raw, I would certainly stress that each individual make sure they are eating organic beets. I would highly recommend this recipe and urge you to try her other recipes too! Really really good! (You will not be subscribed to our email newsletter.). Arrange the beets and avocado on top of the arugula, then crumble the goat's cheese over the top. Hilary’s path to wellness began over ten years ago, when she was weak and ill. She had a litany of diagnoses and a lot of prescriptions to go with them. Lastly, they’re packed up and transferred to the freezer for temporary safekeeping. Place in oven 10 minutes until onion wedges are slightly brown. Amount is based on available nutrient data. My name is Cindy and I must say, I love your blog! Do you have any other suggestions for a crunchy alternative? I could go on and on. :). Thanks! Then there was the French Carrot Salad when my neighbour brought me his fresh dug carrots left in ground over the winter. That might seem like a long list for one small company to support, but Hilary believes that everything is connected. Also made the homemade balsamic vinaigrette. Salad Greens – Arugula is great choice for beet feta salad. Using your fingers, peel the skin off of the beets, it should slide right off! I’m glad the girl herself is just as wonderful as her burgers!! Love this post! First there was the Best Lentil Soup, I souped up the cumin and curry and found a friend. I love it! Another hit?! I wanted to try this but didn't have arugula on hand so I used mixed field greens. Hilary’s goal is “to use the best ingredients while still getting a product to consumers that they can afford,” and she manages to do so thanks to careful ingredient sourcing, as well as the continued support of Whole Foods Market and her loyal customers. Another fantastic salad. She called their team “gracious and outstanding,” and credits Whole Foods Market for much of the company’s rapid growth. I saw no instruction to cook them. This guide to cooking roast beef will help you create a flavorful, moist, and tender roast. I followed some of Spunky Buddy's tips and used canned beets which worked great. I might try this with a golden and red beet mix! Place into a bowl. One of my friends works at KU and says it was one of her favorite places to eat. {"cookieName":"wBounce","isAggressive":false,"isSitewide":true,"hesitation":"30","openAnimation":false,"exitAnimation":false,"timer":"","sensitivity":"","cookieExpire":"30","cookieDomain":"","autoFire":"","isAnalyticsEnabled":true}, Hilary’s Eat Well Balsamic Thyme Dressing with Eyebright or. Instead of arugula you can use baby spinach, fresh … I love beets! Affiliate details ». Local organic roasted beets and carrots, served with organic arugula, toasted pistachio, house marinated feta, seasonal herbs, house caramelized onion vinaigrette (vinaigrette packaged on the side) SERVING SIZE: Individual: serves 1 as an entrée or 2 guests as a side salad. I used to hit up Local Burger all the time when I lived in Lawrence. I brought this to a BBQ competition and won an award for best side dish! Hilary’s Eat Well upgraded to their current location in 2013, which is where they produced nearly three million veggie burgers last year. What an inspiration! Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. They have a weekly tradition of making soup in a slow cooker on Fridays for lunch. She is on fire. HOW TO MAKE ARUGULA BEET SALAD WITH FETA AND WALNUTS To make this arugula salad with beets, feta, and walnuts, let’s start by combining the finely chopped yellow onions and white … What a story; fascinating and inspiring! Now last years beets, still in the ground are calling out and some baby dandelion in my herb garden offering to substitute for arugula. I will make this again but next time I will roast the beets and add more greens. We sat down in her office and started chatting about how this all came to be. Directions: Wash and dry the beets. Thank you! Fixed this for lunch for my daughter and me and we both loved it. I buy the veggie burgers still but miss being able to go in for a fresh one with veganaise! You saved Beet and Arugula Salad to your. eliminated oil, added 1 T cherry jce to reduce maple syrup. All rights reserved. 1 tsp dried oregano. As a person who’s accustomed to cooking for one, it’s always an eye-opening experience to see food prepared for many. I used turnips instead of beets because that is what came in our CSA box this week. Unwrap each beet and set aside for 10 minutes, until cool enough to handle. ? First, toast the pepitas in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant and making little popping noises, … Thank you. Roast them for 50 minutes to 1 hour, depending on their size, until a small sharp knife inserted in the middle indicates that they are tender. I have made lots of mistakes with my learning curve, but not with your recipes. So good and healthy:)) You really have a gift Kate!!! My beets are just about ready to pull from the garden…this looks like such a delicious way to use them. I julienne the beets and heat them in the microwave. My mom absolutely loves beets, but can’t have any seeds or nuts due to a digestive condition. Hilary says that she never would have had the courage or vitality to open Local Burger if she hadn’t healed herself through nutrition. Menu items were selected around her desire for “everyone to feel good.” They offered organic, locally-sourced meat burgers and a veggie burger that, to her surprise, became the second most popular item on the menu. When I first made this salad I didn't bother reserving any of the lemon dressing and simply tossed all of the dressing with all of the beets. Thanks for featuring Hillary. Email me when Kate or another C+K reader replies directly to my comment. I quickly recognized our shared passion for all aspects of food and nutrition, although I admit that Hilary’s intensity surpasses my own. My husband enjoyed it too. Drain and let cool. (It’s seriously what we always have in our freezer.) … This simple salad features a few marvelously complementary flavors: earthy beets, bitter arugula, salty feta, savory pepitas and sweet and tangy balsamic dressing. Step 2 Assemble the salad by layering the arugula, chopped scallions, beets, feta, and pine nuts. (I used my favorite, her balsamic thyme dressing, in the recipe below.). I add balsamic dressing to the hot beets & dump it on top of arugula. I am in the process of making it but want to make sure that the beets are left raw. As someone local (in KC now), it’s nice to hear :). The Inquisitive Vegetarian has been my go to for a very long time. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Known for its aromatic and notable taste, arugula makes an excellent salad base. I like your banana bread and pumpkin muffins best :) made your balsamic dressing, too. I loved the idea of this salad but the raw beets didn’t work for me or my family. She wants for everyone to feel good so they can reach their full potential, too. I'm probably making a big mess in my Kansas City kitchen right now. 2 – 3 beets; Bunch of arugula; 1 navel orange, peeled and sectioned; 2 oz feta cheese; Vinaigrette. 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste, 1 (8 ounce) package feta cheese, thinly sliced. The flavors in the recipes are so well thought out. I cook fresh, vegetarian recipes. I also made a lemon vinaigrette and added fresh minced garlic. It also inspired me to start my own food blog for fun as well http://cindyavocado.blogspot.co.nz but it is nowhere as awesome as yours. I took a couple of shortcuts that got this good to go in no time. also subbed with young kale [had no arugula]. Gradually whisk in the oil. Retain about 1 tablespoon lemon dressing in a small bowl and pour the remaining lemon dressing over beets; toss to coat. Thickly slice beets and cut onion into wedges. Her black rice burgers feature rice from Lotus Foods because their SRI growing method requires 50 percent less water. Add feta. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. When cooked, the peel should come off easily. Yes! Information is not currently available for this nutrient. You won't be disappointed. I do this recipe the easy way with canned beets. Instructions Arrange the arugula in a shallow serving bowl. what an awesomely simple salad. About ⋄ Contact ⋄ Cookbook ⋄ Recipes ⋄ Shop ⋄ Subscribe, Cookie and Kate receives commissions on purchases made through our links to retailers. 1 tsp cumin powder. For the vinaigrette: Whisk the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, pepper and salt. Hi Steve! I had never cooked with beets prior to making this salad and although preparing them is labour-intensive it is well worth the effort. i crave them. Thank you! 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