Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad combining roasted beets, sweet oranges, creamy feta cheese, and crunchy pistachios, dressed in a tangy honey mustard vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium beets, roasted, peeled, and sliced into wedges
- 3 oranges, peeled and segmented
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup shelled pistachios
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Arrange beet wedges and orange segments on a large serving platter.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the beets and oranges.
- Scatter pistachios across the salad.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the salad.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
- Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For best flavor, use roasted beets.
- Fresh mint can be replaced with arugula for a peppery kick.
- Ensure oranges are sweet and juicy for optimal taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Beet and Orange Salad, Creamy Feta, Crunchy Pistachios, Fresh Salad, Healthy Recipe