Roasted Baby Beets and Arugula Salad with Lemon Gorgonzola Vinaigrette

Vegetarian
Health score
28%
Roasted Baby Beets and Arugula Salad with Lemon Gorgonzola Vinaigrette
105 min.
6
400kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your salad game? Our Roasted Baby Beets and Arugula Salad with Lemon Gorgonzola Vinaigrette is a delightful medley that harmonizes earthy flavors with refreshing citrus notes, perfect for any occasion. The vibrant baby beets are roasted to perfection, coaxing out their natural sweetness while enhancing your plate’s visual appeal with their stunning ruby hue. Combined with peppery baby arugula, this salad not only offers a feast for the eyes but also delivers a burst of flavor with every bite.

The addition of homemade croutons introduces a satisfying crunch, crafted from golden-brown French bread sautéed with fragrant herbs and garlic. This recipe celebrates seasonal ingredients, making it a fantastic side dish or a hearty main course for vegetarians. Plus, it’s versatile enough to serve at a festive gathering, a casual lunch, or even a cozy dinner at home.

To top it all off, we drizzle our zesty lemon Gorgonzola vinaigrette—a creamy dressing that brings everything together with a perfect balance of tang and richness. Whether you are a seasoned cook or just starting out, this unique salad is easy to prepare and guarantees to impress. Experience the wonderful combination of textures and flavors that awaits you in this Roasted Baby Beets and Arugula Salad. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 12 cups baby arugula 
  • 24  baby beets trimmed scrubbed
  • cups roughly torn bite-size pieces bread french
  • 0.3 cup herbs fresh assorted chopped (such as parsley, basil, and rosemary)
  •  garlic clove minced
  • ounces gorgonzola cheese crumbled
  • 0.3 cup juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.5 cup olive oil extra-virgin
  • tablespoon red wine vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • aluminum foil
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Place lemon juice and vinegar in small bowl. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup oil. Stir in cheese. Season with salt and pepper. (Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  3. Heat remaining 1/3 cup oil in medium ovenproof skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add bread pieces; toss to coat.
  5. Add herbs and garlic; toss to coat. Sauté until bread is crisp, about 4 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer croutons to plate in single layer. Cool.
  6. Add beets to same skillet, tossing to coat with any remaining herbs and oil. Cover skillet with foil and transfer to oven. Roast until beets are tender, about 45 minutes. Cool beets. Peel, if desired; cut in half.
  7. Toss arugula with 1/2 cup dressing in large wide bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with beets and croutons and serve.
  8. After being roasted, baby beets peel easily, but the skins are perfectly edible if you choose to leave them on.

Nutrition Facts

Calories400kcal
Protein15.97%
Fat29.08%
Carbs54.95%

Properties

Glycemic Index
40.61
Glycemic Load
27.67
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
27.97521734756%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.5mg
Hesperetin
1.47mg
Naringenin
0.14mg
Apigenin
5.4mg
Luteolin
0.66mg
Isorhamnetin
1.72mg
Kaempferol
13.99mg
Myricetin
0.38mg
Quercetin
3.43mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:399.5kcal
19.98%
Fat:13.19g
20.29%
Saturated Fat:4.67g
29.17%
Carbohydrates:56.07g
18.69%
Net Carbohydrates:47.56g
17.3%
Sugar:16.8g
18.67%
Cholesterol:14.17mg
4.72%
Sodium:730.95mg
31.78%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.3g
32.6%
Vitamin K:91.42µg
87.07%
Manganese:1.62mg
81.22%
Folate:297.25µg
74.31%
Selenium:26.8µg
38.29%
Fiber:8.51g
34.04%
Calcium:293.76mg
29.38%
Iron:5mg
27.76%
Vitamin A:1360.36IU
27.21%
Vitamin B1:0.4mg
26.91%
Vitamin B3:5.32mg
26.58%
Phosphorus:264.5mg
26.45%
Vitamin C:21.62mg
26.21%
Potassium:867.52mg
24.79%
Magnesium:95.29mg
23.82%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.09%
Vitamin B5:1.43mg
14.29%
Copper:0.28mg
14.24%
Zinc:2.12mg
14.16%
Vitamin B6:0.27mg
13.56%
Vitamin E:0.99mg
6.58%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.84%
Source:Epicurious