
Earthy roasted beets, creamy avocado, and peppery baby arugula come together in a salad that looks stunning on the table and tastes even better than it looks. The cilantro-lime dressing — built from fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, a touch of honey, and ground cumin — ties every element together with a bright, zesty punch that keeps each bite interesting. Roasting the beets low and slow in foil coaxes out their natural sweetness and makes the skins slip right off, so the prep is easier than you might expect. Dry-roasted pepitas add a satisfying crunch and a subtle nuttiness without introducing any of the legume-family ingredients that people avoiding lupin need to watch out for — every single component here is naturally free of that concern. The dressing is whisked together in minutes while the beets cool, so the timing flows beautifully even without a strict clock to follow. This is the kind of salad that works as a showstopping starter or a light standalone meal, and it's proof that eating with dietary restrictions doesn't mean settling for anything less than delicious.
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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.
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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