WILD ARUGULA AND BEET SALAD WITH ORANGE, WALNUTS AND TARRAGON

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This is a salad filled with contrasting sweet and peppery flavors. Pungent wild arugula contrasts beautifully with sweet beets, anisy tarragon and juicy oranges. If you can find purslane, it makes a great addition to the salad, with its earthy flavor and almost juicy, delicate crunch. You can use a mix of colors for the beets. I roasted golden and red beets together, and the red beets bled into the outside layer of the golden beets, making their color striking in the salad.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, lunch, appetizer, side dish

Time 10m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups wild arugula
1/2 cup chopped purslane, if available (substitute more arugula if not)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
3 to 4 tablespoons chopped walnuts
2 large or 4 small or medium beets, any color or a mix, roasted peeled and cut in wedges
1 navel orange, peeled, pith removed, and sections cut from between membranes
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 small garlic clove, puréed or put through a press
1 tablespoon walnut oil
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine the salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Whisk together balsamic vinegar, salt, sherry vinegar, garlic, walnut oil and olive oil. Toss with salad. Season if desired with freshly ground pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 176, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 278 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

Daisy Amador
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This salad is delicious and healthy. I highly recommend it!


Chloe Tuaua
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This is a beautiful salad that's perfect for a special occasion.


Athande Sunday
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Constance Codio
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I love the addition of tarragon in this salad. It gives it a unique and refreshing flavor.


Morgan Masika
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I've made this salad with both arugula and spinach. I prefer the arugula because it has a more peppery flavor.


Mulamuli Mangena
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover beets. I love that it's so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Samita Kc
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is an exception. The flavors are so well-balanced, and the dressing is to die for.


Nazmul hasan Roton
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks, picnics, and even just a quick lunch at home.


Samantha Arellano Rodriguez
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The beets and oranges are a great combination, and the walnuts add a nice crunch.


Sushila Tamang
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I've made this salad several times, and it's always delicious. The flavors are well-balanced, and the dressing is perfect.


Asif Vlog
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This is my go-to salad recipe. It's always a hit, and it's so easy to make.


Tanha Panchi
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I especially love the dressing.


Z Us
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This was a great salad! I made it for a potluck, and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Obinna Azuma
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I'm not a huge fan of beets, but this salad changed my mind! The sweetness of the oranges and the crunch of the walnuts balanced out the earthiness of the beets perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Yasir Maqsood
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This salad is so easy to make, yet it looks and tastes like something you'd get at a fancy restaurant. I love that I can use ingredients that I usually have on hand, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ansa movea Anse
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I've made this salad countless times, and it's always a hit! The combination of ingredients is simply irresistible, and the dressing is to die for. My friends and family rave about it every time I serve it.


Asjad As5
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This salad was a delightful burst of flavors and textures! The arugula and beets were incredibly fresh, and the orange, walnuts, and tarragon added a perfect balance of sweetness, crunch, and herbaceousness. I highly recommend this recipe for a refre