Beet Salad with Arugula and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Ingredients for Beet Salad with Arugula:

6 medium (2 lbs) beets
5 oz (6 cups) baby arugula, rinsed and spun dry
4 oz or 1/2 cup feta cheese, diced or crumbled**
1/2 cup pecans, toasted
1/2 cup dried cranberries

**We found the organic Feta in our local Boise Costco. It comes in a block so we diced it up and we loved the hearty bites of feta here. Everything about this beet salad is good – rich in flavor and super healthy.

Balsamic Vinaigrette Ingredients:

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp dijon mustard (we love Grey Poupon brand)
1 garlic clove, pressed or finely minced
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper