beet salad with mandarins and avocados

Antioxidant-Rich Beet Arugula Salad (Winter Detox Salad)

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Overflowing with vibrant flavors and abundant antioxidants, this high-protein salad is sure to delight the entire family. The harmonious combination of beets, arugula, nuts, mandarins (cuties), and feta creates a culinary symphony that will tantalize your taste buds.

Why Eat A Beet Salad

Beets are healthy

  1. Nutrient-rich: packed with essential vitamins and minerals, including folate, potassium, manganese, vitamin C, and vitamin B6.
  2. High in fiber: contain both soluble and insoluble fiber, which can promote digestive health, aid in weight management, and help regulate blood sugar levels.
  3. Rich in antioxidants: loaded with antioxidants, including betalains and betacyanins, which help reduce inflammation, protect against oxidative stress, and may lower the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and certain cancers.
  4. Supports heart health: The high levels of potassium and nitrates in beets have been linked to lower blood pressure, improved blood flow, and enhanced cardiovascular health.
  5. Boosts exercise performance: Some studies suggest that the nitrates in beets may improve athletic performance by enhancing oxygen delivery to muscles, increasing endurance, and reducing fatigue during exercise.

More Healthy Ingredients

  •  mandarins
  •  arugula
  •  avocado
  • pomegranate
  • red onion 
  • vegan feta
  • Omega 3 filled nuts roasted pecans/almonds
  • vegan sausage 

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Salad bowl with cuties, onions beets and avocado

Winter Beet Salad

Melissa Champagne
Bursting with flavors and antioxidant-rich, this salad willl please the whole family. Beets, pecans, cuties (mandarins) and feta marry perfectly well!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
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Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 370 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 small beets cooked
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 2-3 mandarins
  • 1/2 avocado diced
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup vegan feta
  • 1/3 cup nuts roasted pecans or slivered almonds
  • 2 vegan sausage soy based, roasted

Vinaigrette

  • 2 tbsp orange juice
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar rosé or white
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp tahini
  • 1 tsp dijon
  • pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Slice sausage and add to air fryer. 350F for 4 minutes.
  • Dice beets and avocado. Peel cuties (mandarins).
  • Add all the ingredients to a bowl. Arrange the salad in layer of the order of the ingredients.
  • Make vinaigrette and add to salad. Enjoy!

Notes

For the sausages, I like the sweet apple ones. Feel free to use any kinds but not vegan hotdogs sausages.
Feel free to switch the arugula for spinach.

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 15gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 387mgPotassium: 787mgFiber: 10gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 630IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 11mg
Keyword arugula, avocado, beets, green onions, mandarins, nuts, pomegranate, vegan sausage
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