Beet, Arugula and Orange Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing

Spring is here! I love that fresh beets are finally showing up at the store. I was so inspired this week I bought a huge bunch of red beets and a huge bunch of golden beets. There are many wonderful ways to enjoy them but I particularly looove roasting them so they get caramelized and sweet. I wanted to make an awesome salad to highlight these yummy and healthy veggies.

Beets are a uniquely healthy vegetable. Beets are packed with antioxidants, beta-carotene, and anti-inflammatory compounds. Eating beets can help decrease the risk of heart disease, type II diabetes, and certain cancers.

This salad combines the sweet roasted beets with peppery arugula and tart orange segments. I put together a tasty and healthy dressing with Greek yogurt and some tangy balsamic vinegar. The whole thing was simple, tasty and super fresh.

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Salad Ingredients:
1lb fresh beets (purple or golden), green trimmed and washed
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp black pepper
4 cups of fresh arugula, rinsed
1 large orange, peeled and segmented
1/4 cup raw unsalted pistachios, crushed or chopped

Dressing Ingredients:
1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

Step by Step Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 425
2. Peel beets and slice into 1/4-1/2" slices
3. In a roasting pan, spread beet slices in a single layer
4. Toss with olive oil and season with salt and pepper
5. Roast for 20-25 minutes, until fork tender
6. Remove beets from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes
7. Whisk together yogurt, vinegar, mustard and pepper
8. Slowly drizzle in olive oil, stirring until combined
9. Plate 1 cup of arugula, top with beet slices and oranges
10. Sprinkle 1 tbsp pistachios and drizzle 2 tbsp of dressing on top
11. Serve!