“It’s Almost Spring” Salad

My “It’s Almost Spring” salad contains peppery arugula, crunchy pepitas, smooth goat cheese, and sweet dried apricots, topped with a homemade apple cider vinaigrette that’s just as good for your digestion as it is for your taste buds!

For the Salad:
1 lb arugula
1 red bell pepper, sliced or chopped
2 steamed beets, sliced or chopped
¼ cup pepitas (raw pumpkin seeds)
1 ounce goat cheese, crumbled (you can substitute avocado if vegan or dairy free)
¼ cup dried apricots, chopped
2 sprigs parsley, coarsely chopped

For the Dressing:
2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons good quality extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon honey or agave syrup (more if you prefer sweeter dressing)
1 teaspoon freshly squeeze orange juice
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Pinch of salt
Small pinch granulated garlic
Small pinch dried oregano

View the full recipe at C it Nutritionally →