The Reset Button Salad

serves 4-5 people

for the salad:

  • 7 cups arugula
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked red quinoa
  • 1/2 English cucumber chopped
  • 1 cup shredded beets
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 green onions, thinly chopped
  • 3/4 cup toasted walnuts
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta (totally optional)

for the dressing:

  • 7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • salt & pepper

 

In a large bowl, toss arugula, quinoa, cucumber, beets, carrots, green onions, walnuts & feta together. In a small jar, mix oil and balsamic together with a pinch of salt & pepper. Put the lid on jar and shake a few times to emulsify dressing. Drizzle dressing on top of salad and toss to combine. Season with pepper and serve immediately.