Beet Apple Salad with Candied Walnuts and Cashew Cheese

Name: Beet Apple Salad with Candied Walnuts and Cashew Cheese
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 medium raw beets, about 12 oz (340 g) total, peeled; 2 medium apples, firm and tart (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), about 12 oz (340 g) total; 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided; 1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus 1 teaspoon for the apples; 1 cup raw walnut halves (100 g); 3 tablespoons maple syrup (45 ml); 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked 4 hours or boiled 10 minutes (70 g); 2 tablespoons water (30 ml); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (30 ml); 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (15 ml); 2 cups arugula, packed (40 g)