Description
Winter Roasted Beet & Orange Salad is a stunningly vibrant dish that harmonizes sweet and earthy flavors, making it a perfect addition to your winter table. This delightful salad features tender roasted beets, juicy oranges, and crunchy nuts, all tossed together for an impressively beautiful presentation. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, sure to dazzle your guests and elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium fresh beets (about 8 oz)
- 2 large navel or blood oranges
- 4 cups arugula or spinach
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup walnuts or pecans (toasted)
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 6 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400?F (200?C). Wrap each beet in aluminum foil and roast on a baking sheet for about 45-60 minutes until tender. Allow to cool before peeling and dicing.
- Peel and segment the oranges, removing the membrane for neatness.
- In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine arugula or spinach with roasted beets and orange segments.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and toasted nuts on top.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (about 200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg