Beet and Arugula Salad with Kefalotyri

Gluten Free
Health score
8%
Beet and Arugula Salad with Kefalotyri
45 min.
8
48kcal

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Are you looking for a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines delicious flavors with healthy ingredients? Look no further than this delightful Beet and Arugula Salad with Kefalotyri! This gluten-free masterpiece is not only a feast for the eyes, but it’s also a wonderful addition to any meal—be it a starter, side dish, or a tasty snack. With just a few simple steps, you can create a salad that is bursting with earthy sweetness from the roasted beets and peppery notes from the fresh arugula.

One of the highlights of this recipe is the distinctive flavor of kefalotyri cheese, which adds a deliciously salty and creamy touch to the salad. The combination of red wine vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil provides a zesty dressing that perfectly balances the rich taste of the beets and the fresh greens. Plus, with an impressive calorie count of only 48 kcal per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while treating your taste buds to an incredible culinary experience.

Perfect for entertaining guests or simply elevating your everyday meals, this Beet and Arugula Salad is truly versatile. With just 45 minutes to prepare, you can easily whip it up and impress anyone at your table. Give this recipe a try, and let the colorful flavors inspire you to embrace healthy eating with a gourmet flair!

Ingredients

  • cups arugula 
  • pound beets 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • ounce kefalotyri cheese fresh shaved
  • teaspoon olive oil extra-virgin
  • tablespoons red wine vinegar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 42
  2. Leave root and 1-inch stem on beets; scrub with a brush.
  3. Place beets in a baking dish; bake at 425 for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until tender. Cool; peel and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
  4. Combine vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper, stirring with a whisk. Arrange beet slices in a single layer on a platter.
  5. Drizzle beets with half of vinegar mixture.
  6. Combine remaining vinegar mixture and arugula in a large bowl; toss gently to coat. Top beets with arugula mixture.
  7. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories48kcal
Protein17.03%
Fat34.09%
Carbs48.88%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.38
Glycemic Load
2.59
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
5.0743478387594%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.21mg
Isorhamnetin
0.64mg
Kaempferol
5.23mg
Quercetin
1.26mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:48.04kcal
2.4%
Fat:1.9g
2.93%
Saturated Fat:0.78g
4.87%
Carbohydrates:6.14g
2.05%
Net Carbohydrates:4.29g
1.56%
Sugar:4.15g
4.61%
Cholesterol:3.54mg
1.18%
Sodium:217.13mg
9.44%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.14g
4.28%
Folate:77.12µg
19.28%
Vitamin K:17.05µg
16.24%
Manganese:0.25mg
12.65%
Vitamin A:410.85IU
8.22%
Fiber:1.86g
7.44%
Potassium:245.51mg
7.01%
Vitamin C:5.05mg
6.12%
Calcium:59mg
5.9%
Magnesium:21.42mg
5.35%
Phosphorus:47.21mg
4.72%
Iron:0.71mg
3.95%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3.03%
Copper:0.06mg
2.86%
Zinc:0.4mg
2.68%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.59%
Selenium:1.45µg
2.07%
Vitamin B5:0.17mg
1.7%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.69%
Vitamin E:0.19mg
1.25%
Vitamin B3:0.24mg
1.19%
Source:My Recipes