Jul 14 2026

Arugula Salad Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves4

Baby Arugula, roasted beets, roast butternut squash, golden raisins, crumbled goat cheese, candied pecans.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Roasted Vegetables

Salad Additions

Dressing

Method

Roasting Vegetables

  1. 1

    Prepare the Beets

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap each beet in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet. Roast for 45-60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork. Allow to cool, then peel and cut into cubes.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Butternut Squash

    While the beets are roasting, peel the butternut squash, remove the seeds, and cut into 1-inch cubes. Toss the cubes with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a separate baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and caramelized.

Assembling the Salad

  1. 3

    Combine Salad Ingredients

    In a large salad bowl, add the baby arugula. Once the roasted beets and butternut squash have cooled, add them to the arugula, along with the golden raisins and candied pecans.

  2. 4

    Add Goat Cheese

    Crumble the goat cheese over the top of the salad.

Making the Dressing

  1. 5

    Mix the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Serving the Salad

  1. 6

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Plate the salad and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious arugula salad!

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