Arugula Beet Salad with Fresh Farmers Cheese – Salada de Rúcula com Beterraba e Queijo Fresco

Arugula, Beet, Cherry Tomato and Fresh Farmer’s cheese salad. This healthy salad is full of antioxidants and tastes delicious. Both savory and sweet! Loving the Portuguese flag colors.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups Arugula (washed)
• 1 cup small or chopped jarred Beets with juice (save the juice for dressing!)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 small red onion, sliced very thin
• 1/2 cup Farmer/Goat cheese
• Crushed black pepper

Dressing:

• 1/4 cup of beet juice
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp sour cream
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1tsp lemon or lime juice

Mix ingredients in a jar or bowl. Set aside.

Preparation:

Mix all salad ingredients in a bowl, except Farmer’s cheese. Add desired amount of dressing. Top with Farmer’s cheese and sprinkle with crushed black pepper.

Enjoy!