ROASTED BEET SALAD WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE

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Beets, oranges and spinach sprinkled with goat cheese make a scrumptious new blend for a mixed green salad. The combination may seem unlikely, but I guarantee it will become a favorite. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 medium fresh beets (about 1 pound)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon, divided
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
4 cups torn mixed salad greens
2 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
4 ounces crumbled goat cheese
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Scrub beets and trim tops to 1 in. Wrap in foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake 50-60 minutes or until tender. Remove foil; cool completely. Peel beets and cut into wedges., In a small bowl, whisk oil, orange zest, orange juice, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt and pepper until blended; stir in 1 tablespoon tarragon. In a large bowl, combine spinach, salad greens and remaining tarragon. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently to coat., Transfer to a platter or divide among 12 salad plates. Top with orange sections and beets; sprinkle with cheese and walnuts. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Danut
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I would highly recommend this salad to anyone looking for a delicious and healthy side dish.


Bishnu Mahara
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Mortda Silva
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The orange vinaigrette is the perfect complement to the roasted beets.


Safa Khan
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I love the roasted beets in this salad. They're so sweet and flavorful.


Ameliea Jackson
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect side dish for a summer barbecue.


salome sephashvili
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I'm not a fan of orange vinaigrette, so I used a balsamic vinaigrette instead. It was still delicious!


Lydia Rungasamy
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted beets. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


dorcus madubanya
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt and pepper to the beets before roasting them.


Imoro Abdul Rauf
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This salad is so easy to make, yet it's so delicious and impressive-looking. I love the pop of color from the beets and oranges. It's a great salad to serve for a special occasion.


Rehan Waleed
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I'm not a huge fan of beets, but this salad changed my mind! The roasting process really brings out the sweetness of the beets, and the orange vinaigrette is the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this salad again.


Fathima Shanaz
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The roasted beet salad was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the combination of sweet beets, tangy orange vinaigrette, and creamy goat cheese. It was a refreshing and flavorful side dish that was easy to make.


Adewuyin Nurudeen
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This roasted beet salad with orange vinaigrette was a delightful dish! The beets were perfectly roasted, with a slightly caramelized exterior and a tender, flavorful interior. The orange vinaigrette was a great complement to the beets, adding a brigh