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Did you know that Trader Joe’s has fresh cooked beets in their refrigerated section? (If you don’t have a Trader Joe’s near you, this is easily adapted by first peeling, then steaming your fresh beets until they are tender to a fork.)

First I lay out a bed of freshly washed arugula. I then add sliced beets and avocado, crumbled goat cheese, and toasted pistachios (just bake them in an oven for about 5 minutes at 375 degrees F or until lightly browned). The best part of this salad is the sweet and spicy dressing we are going to make!

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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons Sriracha
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Directions:
Combine the dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor.
You can create your own great salad ideas to top off with this great dressing, too!

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