In a small bowl mix the vinegar with the sugar and salt and pepper, and drop the raw beet batons into the marinade. Ten minutes are fine, half an hour is better. Turn over every now and then.

and arugula. To the base, I add something sweet, such as the aforementioned figs or grilled pears. I also like a sweet ...

Roasted beets hit a tasty middle ground when you turn them into a salad with blue cheese, peppery arugula, crisp apples, and sunflower seeds, all tied together with a tangy lemon-chive vinaigrette.

It’s filled with barley, earthy beets, peppery arugula, bright strawberries, and balsamic vinegar, plus plenty of omega-3s ...