BEET SALAD WITH FETA, ORANGE AND MINT
From Alfred Portale author of Simple Pleasures. An easy, beautiful, nutritious and most importantly, delicious salad. An interesting blend of ingredients, none too salty or too sweet. An impressive dish in appearance alone.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Oranges
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a bowl, toss the beets with the olive oil and season them with salt and pepper. Put the beets on a roasting pan and cover them with foil. Roast in the preheated oven until tender, about 1 1/2 hours. (They are done when a sharp, thin-bladed knife can easily pierce through to their center.) Remove the pan from the oven, remove the beets from the pan and set them aside to cool.
- While the beets are roasting, make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, balsamic vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- When the beets are cool enough to handle, peel and cut them into 1/2-inch dice. Put them in a bowl with 1 cup of the orange segments, the mint and the shallots. Add the vinaigrette, season with salt and pepper and toss gently.
- Transfer the salad to a platter. Arrange the cheese and the remaining orange sections on top. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.4, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 33.4, Sodium 439.4, Carbohydrate 16.8, Fiber 3, Sugar 13.2, Protein 6.8
BEET AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD WITH MINT
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 5m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Drain 1 small can of mandarin oranges, reserving 2 tablespoons juice from can. In a mixing bowl, combine the juice, olive oil and red wine vinegar. Add beets and oranges and toss to combine. Top with mint.
GOLDEN AND CRIMSON BEET SALAD WITH ORANGES, FENNEL, AND FETA
Provided by Alfred Portale
Categories Salad Herb Appetizer Roast Vegetarian Feta Orange Fennel Beet Healthy Hazelnut Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Place all beets in 9x9x2-inch metal pan. Drizzle 3 tablespoons oil over; sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Cover pan with foil and roast beets until tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Uncover and cool completely. Peel beets, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, and place in large bowl, each color on opposite side; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.
- Cut all peel and pith off oranges. Working over medium bowl to catch orange juice, cut between membranes, releasing segments. Add 1 cup orange segments, fennel, mint, parsley, hazelnuts, and shallot to bowl with beets. Transfer 2 teaspoons orange juice to small bowl; whisk in vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and white pepper. Stir into beet mixture.
- Mound salad on large platter. Drain remaining orange segments; arrange on salad. Sprinkle with cheese.
MINTED BEET SALAD
Steps:
- Wrap the beets together tightly in foil in 2 batches and roast them in the middle of a preheated 350°F. oven for 1 1/2 hours, or until they are tender. The beets may be roasted 2 days in advance and kept covered and chilled. Unwrap the beets carefully and let them cool until they can be handled. Slip the skins off the beets, cut off the stems, and cut the beets into 1/4-inch pieces. In a large bowl whisk together the vinegars, the sugar, and salt to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified. Add the beets to the bowl with two thirds of the mint and toss the salad until it is combined well. Line 4 plates with the lettuce leaves, divide the beet mixture among them, and sprinkle each salad with some of the remaining mint.
Tips
This earthy and refreshing salad can be meal-prepped several hours before enjoying, simply store the salad dressing separately and toss before serving. The recipe included in the article is for the average-sized salad. Doubling the recipe can save time when preparing a salad for several people or when meal-prepping for the week. To enhance this salad's flavor profile, consider the following tips:- Choose firm and vibrant-looking beets. Avoid beets with soft spots or bruises, as these will not taste as good when roasted.
- Drizzle the beets generously with olive oil before roasting. This will help them caramelize and develop a delicious flavor.
- Roast the beets until they are tender but still have a bit of a bite to them. Over-roasting will make them mushy.
- Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the beets. This will help them absorb the flavors of the dressing.
- Add the oranges and mint to the salad just before serving. This will prevent them from wilting.
- Don't overdress the salad. A little bit of dressing goes a long way.
- If you don't have time to roast the beets, you can use canned or pre-cooked beets.
Conclusion
This salad is also a great way to increase your intake of healthy fruits and vegetables. Beets are a good source of fiber, vitamin C, and potassium. Oranges are a good source of vitamin C, potassium, and folate. Mint is a good source of antioxidants and has a refreshing flavor. Overall, this salad is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy the flavors of beets, oranges, and mint. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own tastes. Give it a try today!
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