Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad combining roasted beets, sweet oranges, and creamy avocado—perfect as a side dish or light lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Beets (Roasted)
- 2 large Oranges
- 2 ripe Avocados
- ¼ small Red Onion
- ¼ cup Fresh Mint
- ½ cup Feta (optional)
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap whole beets in foil and roast for 45–60 minutes until fork-tender. Cool, rub skins off, and slice.
- Cut peel and white pith away from oranges, then slice or segment. Drain excess juice.
- Slice avocado just before serving to keep it green. Thinly slice onion and rinse if needed.
- Whisk together oil, orange juice, lemon juice, Dijon, and honey or maple syrup. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Toss beets and orange with some dressing. Add avocado, onion, mint, and cheese. Drizzle more dressing if needed. Serve soon.
Notes
Store in the fridge in a sealed container. Keep dressing separate for longer freshness. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg