Celery Free Cilantro-Lime Arugula and Roasted Beet Salad
Earthy roasted beets, creamy avocado, and peppery baby arugula come together in a salad that feels genuinely restaurant-worthy without much effort at all. The beets are wrapped in foil and slow-roasted until tender, which concentrates their natural sweetness and makes the skins slip right off — no fancy technique required. What really pulls everything together is the cilantro-lime dressing, a bright, zesty blend of fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, honey, and cumin that adds bold flavor without any heavy cream or hard-to-source ingredients. Dry-roasted pepitas scattered over the top give every bite a satisfying crunch and a subtle nuttiness that plays beautifully against the soft beet wedges and buttery avocado. Every single component in this recipe is naturally free of celery and celery derivatives, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out. It's the kind of colorful, vibrant salad that works just as well as a weeknight side as it does on a dinner party table. Serve it immediately after dressing so the arugula stays lively and the avocado keeps its gorgeous color.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 3 medium beets (about 1 lb), scrubbed and trimmed
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, for roasting
- ¼ tsp salt
- 5 oz baby arugula
- 1 large avocado, pitted and sliced
- ¼ cup dry-roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Place each beet on a square of aluminum foil, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt. Wrap each beet tightly in the foil and arrange on a baking sheet.
- 2
Roast the beets until a paring knife slides through the center with no resistance, 40–50 minutes depending on size. Unwrap and let cool for 10 minutes, then rub off the skins using the foil or a paper towel. Cut into 1/2-inch wedges.
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