Beetroot Orange Walnut Salad

A visually striking salad that combines the earthy sweetness of roasted beets with the bright acidity of fresh orange segments. Topped with crunchy toasted walnuts and a light citrus dressing, it offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. This nutrient-packed, colorful salad is a sophisticated way to add a healthy pop of color to any dinner plate.

Prep 8 minCook 22 minTotal 30 minUpdated Jul 3, 202630 minVegetarianGluten Free

A visually striking salad that combines the earthy sweetness of roasted beets with the bright acidity of fresh orange segments. Topped with crunchy toasted walnuts and a light citrus dressing, it offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. This nutrient-packed, colorful salad is a sophisticated way to add a healthy pop of color to any dinner plate.

Ingredients

  • 300 g Beetroot
  • 150 g Fresh spinach leaves
  • 2 piece(s) Orange
  • 50 g Walnuts
  • 50 g Goat cheese
  • 45 ml Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 15 tbsp Red wine vinegar
  • 5 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 7 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

  1. Wash the beets without peeling, wrap them in aluminum foil, and roast in a preheated oven until tender. Let cool, then peel and cut into small pieces.
  2. Peel the orange and cut into small pieces, or remove the white pith and use only the orange segments.
  3. Toast the walnuts in a skillet over low heat until fragrant, then remove and let cool.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
  5. In a large salad bowl, layer in washed spinach leaves.
  6. Add the beet pieces, orange pieces, and toasted walnuts.
  7. Sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese.
  8. Before serving, drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and toss gently to combine.

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