Beet and Sweet Potato Arugula Salad (AKA Detox Salad)

Beet and Sweet Potato Arugula Salad

by Dishing Up the Dirt

Prep Time: 15 minutes  |  Cook Time: 10 minutes  |  Serves: 4

For the Salad

• 6 cups arugula
• 2 medium-sized purple beets, scrubbed clean and cut into thin matchsticks (do this by slicing the beet into thin rounds and then cutting each round into thin matchsticks)
• 1 large sweet potato, scrubbed clean and cut into thin matchsticks (do this by slicing the sweet potato into thin rounds and then slicing each round into thin matchsticks)
• 1 small red onion, peeled and diced
• 1 cup cooked chickpeas
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins
• 1/2 cup walnuts

For the Maple-Dijon Dressing

• 2 1/2 Tbs apple cider vinegar
• 2Tbs pure maple syrup
• 2 tsp dijon mustard
• 1 large shallot, minced (about 1 TBS worth)
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (plus more if need be)
• 1/4 tsp sea salt

1. Prepare the dressing by combing all the ingredients together with an immersion blender and processing until smooth. You can do the same thing with a hand whisk, however, make sure to slowly add the olive oil while you whisk away!
2. After slicing your beets and and sweet potato into thin matchsticks, add them to a pot of boiling water. Cook until fork tender. About 5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
3. In a large salad bowl combine arugula with cooked beets, sweet potato, chickpeas, cranberries, and walnuts. Drizzle with dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Notes

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