Roasted Beet Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
A beautiful roasted beet salad with greens, goat cheese, almonds, and a bright orange balsamic vinaigrette. A must for dinner parties, this beet salad is simple to make and packed with flavor!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 medium-size beets, tops removed and scrubbed
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling on the beets
- 8 cups mix of arugula and baby greens, (or just one)
- 1/3 cup roasted, salted Marcona almonds, toasted
- 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Wrap the beets in foil and drizzle with a little olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and wrap until covered. Roast for 50-60 minutes, depending on their size. They are done when a small knife inserted in the center goes in easily.
- Remove the beets from the oven and let them cool for at least 15-20 minutes or until they are easy to handle. Peel the beets with a small paring knife, then cube.
- While the beets are roasting, whisk together the orange zest, juice, honey, dijon mustard, salt, and balsamic together until very smooth. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil until a creamy dressing forms. Taste, seasoning with salt and more vinegar/juice as desired.
- Place the beets in a medium bowl and toss with a few tablespoons of the dressing to marinate. You can let the beets sit for as long as you like-- sometimes, I prep the beets in the morning, let them soak in the dressing, and then serve them over the salad for dinner.
- When ready to serve, toss the arugula and greens with a few tablespoons of the dressing until the greens are just moistened. Place on a platter and top with the beets in the dressing, top with the almonds, goat cheese, and the rest of the dressing. Serve immediately once dressed!
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 323kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 14gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 559mgPotassium: 793mgFiber: 5gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 1316IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 136mgIron: 3mg