GOLDEN AND CRIMSON BEET SALAD WITH ORANGES, FENNEL, AND FETA

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Golden and Crimson Beet Salad with Oranges, Fennel, and Feta image

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

2 large (3-inch-diameter) red beets, all but 1 inch of tops trimmed
2 large (3-inch-diameter) golden beets, all but 1 inch of tops trimmed
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 oranges
1 small fresh fennel bulb, trimmed, quartered, cored, cut into paper-thin strips
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/4 cup hazelnuts, toasted, husked, halved
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Coarse kosher salt
Freshly ground white pepper
1 1/2 cups coarsely crumbled feta cheese

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.

Ochayi Blessing
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The roasted beets are sweet and earthy, the oranges are bright and citrusy, and the feta cheese adds a nice salty tang.


Mujahid Asghar
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted beets. The orange-fennel dressing is a nice change of pace from the usual vinaigrette.


Darius Robinson
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I've tried this salad a few times and it's always a hit! The roasted beets are so sweet and tender, and the orange-fennel dressing is the perfect complement.


Samantha Godinez Sanchez
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Great recipe! Easy to follow and the salad turned out amazing. The roasted beets were so flavorful and the orange-fennel dressing was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Moneykiller91 Moneykiller91
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This salad is delicious! The roasted beets are tender and flavorful, and the orange-fennel dressing is the perfect complement. I love the addition of feta cheese, which adds a nice salty tang.


Bradley Scott
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I love this salad! The roasted beets are so sweet and earthy, and the orange-fennel dressing is so refreshing. The feta cheese adds a nice salty tang. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Jim Martinez
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This salad was easy to make and turned out great! The roasted beets were tender and flavorful, and the orange-fennel dressing was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I would definitely recommend this salad.


Ajoy Sd
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This salad is beautiful and delicious! The colors are so vibrant and the flavors are so well-balanced. I love the combination of sweet and savory. I will definitely be making this salad again and again.


Jubin Sikdar
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The roasted beets are so flavorful and the orange-fennel dressing is the perfect complement. I love the addition of feta cheese, which adds a nice salty tang.


Imraan Mohammed Islam
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of flavors and textures was amazing. The beets were perfectly roasted and the oranges added a nice citrusy brightness. The fennel and feta added a nice crunch and saltiness. I will definitely b