Roasted Beet Blood Orange Salad (Printable Version)
Sweet roasted beets paired with juicy blood oranges and creamy goat cheese, tossed with crunchy pistachios and citrus dressing.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables & Fruit
01 - 4 medium beets, trimmed and scrubbed
02 - 3 blood oranges, peeled and sliced into rounds
03 - 2 cups arugula or mixed baby greens
→ Cheese & Nuts
04 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, crumbled
05 - 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
→ Dressing
06 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tbsp white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar
08 - 1 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
09 - 1 tsp honey
10 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap each beet individually in foil and place on a baking sheet. Roast for 35–40 minutes until tender. Allow to cool, then peel and cut into wedges.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, orange juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
03 - Arrange arugula or mixed greens on a large serving platter. Top with roasted beet wedges and blood orange slices.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese and chopped pistachios evenly over the salad.
05 - Drizzle the citrus vinaigrette over the salad just before serving to maintain freshness.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The earthy sweetness of roasted beets and the bright tartness of blood oranges create a balance that feels both indulgent and light.
- It looks stunning on the table without any fuss, like you spent hours when you really didn't.
- You can prep the beets ahead and toss the salad together in minutes when people arrive.
02 -
- Don't skip wrapping the beets in foil, it traps the steam and makes them incredibly tender while keeping your oven clean.
- Peel the beets while they're still warm, the skins will slip off with barely any effort and save you a lot of scrubbing.
- Dress the salad at the last possible moment or the greens will wilt and the whole thing loses its brightness.
03 -
- Wear gloves or rub your hands with a little oil before peeling beets to avoid staining your fingers.
- Slice the blood oranges just before assembling so they don't dry out or lose their juice.
- Taste your dressing before adding it to the salad, the sweetness of the oranges and honey can vary so adjust the vinegar or mustard as needed.