Raw Beet Winter Salad
Brighten up chilly days with this vibrant and nourishing Raw Beet Winter Salad, a nutrient-packed medley of raw red and golden beets, crisp carrots, and peppery arugula. Highlighted by juicy orange segments and draped in a zesty lemon-honey dressing, this salad is a perfect balance of earthy, sweet, and tangy flavors. Toasted walnuts add a delightful crunch, while optional crumbled goat cheese brings a creamy touch of indulgence. Quick and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this refreshing winter salad makes an ideal light lunch, holiday side dish, or healthy make-ahead meal. Impress your guests or elevate your weeknight menu with this stunning and healthful recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium raw red beets
- 1 medium raw golden beet
- 1 large carrot
- 4 cups fresh arugula
- 1 large orange
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 cups toasted walnuts
- 0.25 cups crumbled goat cheese (optional)
Instructions
Wash and peel the red beets, golden beet, and carrot. Using a mandoline or box grater, shred them into thin matchstick-style pieces or fine strips. Transfer to a large bowl.
Peel the orange and segment it by cutting away the white pith. Cut each segment into bite-sized pieces. Add the orange segments to the bowl with the shredded vegetables.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the shredded beets, carrot, and orange segments. Toss well to evenly coat the vegetables.
Add the fresh arugula to the bowl and gently toss everything together until combined.
Top the salad with toasted walnuts and crumbled goat cheese (if using).
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours. Enjoy your Raw Beet Winter Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1075 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.7 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.8 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 34 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1853 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.8 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.1 g | ||
| Protein | 27.0 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 425 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 2327 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
