Roasted Beet Citrus Salad (Print Version)
A refreshing blend of roasted beets, citrus segments, and arugula tossed in a zesty dressing.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables & Greens
01 - 3 medium beets, trimmed and scrubbed
02 - 5 oz fresh arugula
→ Citrus
03 - 2 oranges, peeled and segmented
04 - 1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented
→ Cheese & Nuts
05 - 2 oz goat cheese, crumbled
06 - 1/4 cup toasted walnuts or pistachios, chopped
→ Dressing
07 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
09 - 1 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
10 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
11 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Wrap beets individually in foil and roast for 35–40 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork. Let cool, then peel and cut into wedges.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
03 - In a large bowl, toss arugula with half of the dressing. Arrange arugula on a platter or individual plates.
04 - Top with roasted beet wedges and citrus segments. Drizzle with remaining dressing.
05 - Sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese and toasted nuts, if using. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The roasted beets become candy-sweet while maintaining their velvety texture, creating this incredible foundation that feels substantial yet light
- Citrus segments burst with juice in every bite, cutting through the richness and waking up your palate in the most refreshing way
02 -
- Roasting beets ahead of time is absolutely fine and actually makes assembly faster, but wait to dress the arugula until the moment you're ready to serve
- Room temperature beets combine better with the citrus than cold ones, so take them out of the fridge about 20 minutes before assembling
03 -
- Wear gloves when peeling roasted beets unless you want stained hands that tell everyone what you've been cooking all day
- The foil packets trap moisture, so don't worry if there's some beet juice pooling at the bottom, that liquid is pure flavor