This salad is built for days when you want real flavor but no kitchen drama. Earthy beets, soft avocado, and a slightly bitter coffee dressing make it feel thought-through, even though it’s done in minutes.
Difficulty
Easy
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
0 minutes
Total Time
15 minutes
Servings
2 (or 1 very generous bowl)
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Ingredients
Instructions
- Cut the beets into irregular chunks and place them in a wide bowl so they don’t pile up.
- Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and spoon it out in large pieces directly over the beets.
- Add the arugula and gently toss everything once, just to mix the shapes.
- In a small cup, stir together the olive oil, coffee, honey, lemon juice, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper until it tastes balanced, not sweet.
- Spoon the dressing over the salad and toss lightly, keeping the avocado mostly intact.
- Finish with the toasted nuts or seeds and a final pinch of pepper.
Serving ideas (lunchbox perspective)
This salad holds up surprisingly well for the next day. Pack it without the nuts, then add them just before eating for crunch. It works on its own or next to a slice of bread with butter, making it a calm, no-reheat lunch.
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