Description
This vibrant and flavorful Orange Beet Salad with Feta and Pistachios is a delightful combination of roasted beets, juicy oranges, tangy feta cheese, and crunchy pistachios, all drizzled with a honey vinaigrette. It’s a refreshing and nutritious salad that’s perfect for any occasion, whether as a side dish or a light main course.
Ingredients
Roasted Beets:
3 medium beets, roasted and sliced;
Oranges:
2 oranges, peeled and sliced into rounds;
Feta Cheese:
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese;
Pistachios:
1/4 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped;
Dressing:
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey, salt and black pepper to taste;
Greens (optional):
2 cups arugula or mixed greens;
Garnish:
Fresh mint leaves for garnish.
Instructions
- Create Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble Salad: Arrange beets and orange rounds on a platter or greens. Drizzle with dressing, then top with feta and pistachios.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately or chill for a refreshing flavor.
Notes
- To roast beets, wrap in foil and bake at 400°F for 45–60 minutes, then peel once cool.
- Blood oranges or cara cara oranges can be used for color variation.
- This salad pairs well with grilled chicken or fish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (plus beet roasting time if not pre-cooked)
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 salad
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
