In spring and, especially, in summer, we crave to bring fresh, easy, and quick recipes to the table. One of the recipes we suggest, which boasts these characteristics, is the cups with arugula salad, beets, walnuts, radishes, and balsamic vinegar. If you have guests for lunch or dinner and want to make a good impression without spending too much time in front of the stove, this is the dish for you.
The characteristics of the main ingredients
The arugula salad, with all its ingredients, boasts interesting health benefits for our body. Arugula, in particular, offers a high percentage of fiber and calcium. Thanks to its properties, it can help detoxify the liver and also replenish the body with minerals lost during intense physical activity. Additionally, it has properties that promote diuresis.
Radishes have a very high water content and also contain minerals such as iron, calcium, and phosphorus; B vitamins, vitamin C, and folic acid. Thanks to all these substances, these vegetables provide purifying and diuretic effects. Moreover, their consumption promotes sleep.
The walnuts that will be added to the arugula salad also boast numerous health benefits. They provide a good supply of omega 3, fatty acids that are very effective in controlling blood cholesterol levels. Walnuts also contain a high amount of vitamin E, which is a powerful antioxidant, and arginine. The latter is an amino acid that has the property of dilating blood vessels, oxygenating muscle tissues with positive effects on physical performance. Red beets, on the other hand, contain folates, vitamin C, and other minerals including potassium and iron. Therefore, they are a valuable aid for those suffering from anemia or hypertension.
The ingredients to prepare this nutritious and tasty recipe
To prepare the cups with arugula salad, beets, walnuts, radishes, and balsamic vinegar, you will need the following ingredients.
For the cups
- 16 discs of puff pastry,
- Extra virgin olive oil to taste,
- 1 egg yolk.
For the arugula salad
- 100 g of arugula,
- 70 g of beets,
- 50 g of walnuts,
- 100 g of radishes,
- Balsamic Vinegar of Modena I.G.P. to taste,
- Extra virgin olive oil, fine salt, and pepper to taste.
The preparation of the cups with arugula salad, beets, walnuts, radishes, and balsamic vinegar
Take the pastry discs and place two, slightly offset, inside a muffin cup. By doing this, you can form a cup. With the help of a kitchen brush, brush the entire surface with a bit of beaten egg yolk. Place the discs in a preheated oven at 200° and bake for about 15 minutes. After baking, let the cups cool and move on to preparing the arugula salad. Dice the already cooked beet, crumble the walnut kernels, and finely slice the raw radishes (already cleaned with running water).
Then, place the beet in a bowl and add the arugula (already cleaned). Add the chopped walnuts and small slices of radish. Finally, season with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. After carefully mixing the arugula salad to allow the seasonings to absorb, place a portion in each cup, using spoons to help. Plate and serve. To prepare a truly delicious salad, we recommend trying our Balsamic Vinegar of Modena I.G.P. Gold Seal.
