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Beet Salad
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Roasted Beet Salad

We show you how to roast beets for a salad. For years, I roasted beets, but they were time-consuming and messy. But finally, a friend showed me a better way to roast beets.
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time45 minutes
Salad Assembly15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Arugula, Beets, Salad
Yield: 4 people
Calories: 161kcal

Equipment

  • A mandoline would be nice, but not necessary

Materials

  • 3 med beets, rinsed and dried
  • 5 oz. baby arugula
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 tbsp pine nuts (can be toasted)
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for roasting)
  • Salt & Pepper to taste (for roasting)

Balsamic Vinaigrette Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (for Vinaigrette)
  • 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • Salt & Pepper to taste (for Vinaigrette)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425
  • Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean-up.
  • Scrub the beets well with a vegetable brush under running water (no need to peel them at any point).
    Beets ready for cutting
  • Using a sharp knife, slice off the base of each beet to create a flat surface, and slice off the skinny pointy ends as well.
  • Place the beets on the prepared baking sheet.
    Roasted Beets
  • Drizzle the beets with the olive oil and sprinkle with salt in the pan.
  • Toss until the beets are evenly coated, then arrange them in a single layer across the pan.
  • Cover with aluminum foil
    Beets under foil
  • Roast for 45 minutes, tossing halfway, until you’re able to pierce through the beets with a fork with light pressure.
  • The skin should peel away easily; if it doesn't, the beets likely need to cook for a little longer.
  • Slice cooled beets to desired thickness
  • Toast pine nuts in a skillet (no oil) if so desired

For the Balsamic Vinaigrette

  • In a small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients (olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper) and stir well to combine
  • Place sliced beets on arugula
    Beet Salad Prep
  • spread crumbled Feta cheese on top of beets and argula
  • spread pine nuts over the salad also
  • Add Vinaigrette to the salad to taste. If not serving the salad right away, shake the Vinaigrette again just before drizzling over the salad.

Video

Notes

No need to peel the beets before roasting

Nutrition

Serving: 34cup | Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 456mg | Potassium: 883mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 8405IU | Vitamin C: 47.7mg | Calcium: 21.5mg | Iron: 4.1mg