The golden beets, sliced oranges, feta cheese, and pistachios are arranged on a bed of greens and drizzled with the bright, tangy citrus dressing.

Roasted Beet and Orange Salad

Name: Roasted Beet and Orange Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: golden beets, 3 medium peeled and sliced; oranges, 2 peeled and sliced; feta cheese, 1/2 cup crumbled; pistachios, 1/3 cup chopped; mixed greens, 4 cups; olive oil, 3 tbsp; orange juice, 2 tbsp; lemon juice, 1 tbsp; honey, 1 tbsp; salt, 1/4 tsp

Category Appetizer

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style Mediterranean

Technique Roasting

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: June 04, 2023

This refreshing and colorful Beet Orange Salad recipe is an excellent combination of sweet and earthy flavors that will surprise you. Roasted beets and fresh oranges are paired with savory feta cheese and buttery pistachios to create a tasty appetizer that is both healthy and delicious. The homemade citrus dressing provides a balance of acidity and sweetness to bring the flavors together.

Ingredients (for 4)

Golden beets - 3 medium - peeled and sliced
Oranges - 2 - peeled and sliced
Feta cheese - 1/2 cup - crumbled
Pistachios - 1/3 cup - chopped
Mixed greens - 4 cups
Olive oil - 3 tbsp
Orange juice - 2 tbsp
Lemon juice - 1 tbsp
Honey - 1 tbsp
Salt - 1/4 tsp

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌡️🔥👨‍🍳

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Step 2 - 🥦🍠👨‍🍳

Toss beet slices with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and salt and roast them for 25-30 mins.
Step 3 - 🥄🍊🍯

Whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, and salt to make the dressing.
Step 4 - 🥗🍊🍠

Arrange the mixed greens on plates and combine the roasted sliced beet and orange over it.
Step 5 - 🥄🍯🥗

Drizzle the dressing over the salad to dress it.
Step 6 - 🧀🌰🍴

Top with feta cheese and chopped pistachios and serve.

Additional

Try substituting the pistachios with chopped walnuts or hazelnuts for a different texture. You can make the dressing ahead and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. This salad is also perfect to pack for lunch. Just keep the dressing in a separate container and drizzle when you are ready to eat.