Image of Arugula salad made by Ashley Lauren

Image of Arugula salad made by Ashley Lauren

This baby is an explosion in your mouth.

ARUGULA LEAVES with Golden Beet (or red, in my case), Kiwi, Radish + Orange Juice

by Em’s book, The Rawsome Vegan Cookbook

Image of Arugula salad made by Ashley Lauren

Image of Arugula salad made by Ashley Lauren

Image of Arugula salad made by Ashley Lauren

Image of Arugula salad made by Ashley Lauren

Image of Arugula salad made by Ashley Lauren

Arugula has a very unique flavor. Some love it, some don’t. The sweetness in the kiwi and orange juice dressing help balance out the bitter/radishy flavor that twerks on your tastebuds (say what?). Some recipe posts are long with a story, but this one doesn’t need anymore explanation. Especially since I just wrote, ‘twerk’    -ash

 

SALAD

2 kiwis

1 large golden beet

5 radishes

1 peeled orange

2 tbsp chia seeds

8 cups arugula leaves

 

DRESSING

4 tbsp fresh orange juice

2 tbsp tahini

1/4 tsp sea salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

 

DIRECTIONS

Slice the kiwis, beet and radishes thinly on a mandolin slicer, or shred them if you prefer. Slice the orange into segments. Toss the sliced produce with the chia seeds and arugula.

To make the dressing: blend the orange juice with the other ingredients. Drizzle on the salad and enjoy!