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Beet Salad

Vibrant Beet Salad with Oranges and Creamy Feta Delight

This Beet Salad combines sweet roasted beets, zesty oranges, and creamy feta for a vibrant dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 Beets Roasted and cubed
  • 2 Oranges Peeled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup Walnuts Toasted
  • 3 tbsp Feta Cheese Crumbled
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Mint Chopped
  • 1 bunch Spinach Fresh base
For the Dressing
  • 4 tbsp Olive Oil Extra virgin preferred
  • 2 tbsp Orange Juice Fresh or bottled
  • 1 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar Balsamic can substitute
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard For emulsifying
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Roast the Beets: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and wrap each beet individually in aluminum foil, then place them on a baking sheet. Roast for 45–60 minutes until tender. Allow to cool.
  2. Prepare the Oranges: Peel oranges and slice into 1/4-inch rounds, removing any white pith.
  3. Chop the Fresh Mint: Finely chop fresh mint leaves.
  4. Toast the Walnuts: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast walnuts for 3–4 minutes until fragrant. Cool and chop coarsely.
  5. Whisk the Dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, and orange juice. Gradually whisk in olive oil, season with salt and black pepper.
  6. Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, layer spinach or arugula, add roasted beets, and arrange orange slices.
  7. Add the Finishing Touches: Sprinkle with mint, feta cheese, and walnuts.
  8. Dress and Serve: Drizzle dressing over the salad, gently toss before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Serve this salad fresh and dress it just before serving to maintain the crispness of the greens.

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