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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Thanksgiving Menu: Roasted Squash Salad

With Thanksgiving coming up this week, I wanted to share a healthy and simple salad recipe that will compliment any menu. This salad combines lots of fabulous fall produce for a colorful and impressive starter. It features my favorite, delicata squash. This creamy, slightly sweet variety tastes fabulous roasted with some olive oil. Here, it is the centerpiece of an arugula salad topped with some fresh pomegranate seeds and walnuts. It is a colorful, flavorful and most importantly healthy way to start your holiday feast.

This recipe is featured in my new holiday cookbook, Gen Y Foodie Holidays, which is currently available on Amazon. 


You can get some more details about the book here.

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Fennel, Apple and Arugula Salad

This is a quick and tasty salad that looks and tastes great. Spicy arugula and fennel pair beautifully with a crisp apple. Use any variety you like, I used braeburn for its sweetness, but other varieties will add differently to the dish. The key to this salad is to dress it very lightly. Since the three ingredients all have strong tastes, it is important that the dressing not distract from the flavors and textures. I just whisked up a simple vinaigrette.

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