Beets, Beets, Glorious Beets

I love beets! I grew up with canned beets and still loved them...but now I buy them local and seriously, I have died and gone to heaven. It is beet season, so get to your local farmer's market and pick some up. Red beets are high in carbohydrates, low in fat and are an excellent source of folic acid and loaded with antioxidants.

We love them hot or cold – last night and today for lunch I made an arugula and beet salad to die for...like I said...heaven!

Beet & Arugula Salad

Organic Baby Arugula (bagged at Trader Joe's)
Beets, peeled and blanched. (Fork tender)
Lite Feta Cheese
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Balsamic Vinegar
Salt and Pepper to taste

Optional: Toasted pine nuts, yellow bell pepper