Description
A vibrant and colorful salad featuring roasted beets, citrus fruits, and creamy goat cheese, perfect for a festive holiday table.
Ingredients
- 4 medium beets, roasted and sliced
- 2 oranges, peeled and segmented
- 1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented
- 100g goat cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Wrap each beet in aluminum foil and roast in the oven for 45-60 minutes until tender. Let them cool, then peel and slice.
- In a large bowl, combine the roasted beets, orange segments, and grapefruit segments.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Transfer the salad to a serving platter and sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider adding toasted walnuts or pecans.
- This salad can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg