Looking for a vibrant and refreshing way to kick off your meal? This Roasted Beet and Citrus Salad is a feast for the senses—sweet, savory, crisp, and juicy—all in one bite. With a beautiful mix of roasted beets, juicy citrus, and fresh greens, it’s the kind of salad that steals the spotlight. Whether you’re entertaining guests or just treating yourself, this dish offers flavor and elegance in every forkful.
Ingredients
Salad
- 3 small red beets, peeled and cut into 6 wedges each
- 3 small golden beets, peeled
- 4–5 c. of mixed greens
- 1 blood orange, peel removed and sliced into rounds
- 2 Valencia oranges, peel removed and sliced thin
- 1 ruby red grapefruit, peel removed and sliced thin
- 1 fennel bulb, shaved thin
- 2–3 Tbsp. of microgreens (optional but beautiful)
- 2–3 Tbsp. pistachios, coarsely chopped
- ¼ c. Olive Amelia’s Orange Olive Oil (for roasting the beets)
Dressing
- ½ c. Olive Amelia’s Orange Olive Oil
- ½ c. Olive Amelia’s Grapefruit White Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Toss the red and golden beets with ¼ cup of the navel orange olive oil and spread them on a foil-lined baking sheet. Roast for about 45 minutes, or until the beets are tender when pierced with a fork. Let them cool before assembling the salad.
- While the beets are roasting, slice your oranges and grapefruit into thin, elegant rounds. Shave the fennel as thinly as possible using a mandoline or sharp knife.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ½ cup navel orange olive oil, grapefruit white balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- On a large platter or bowl, layer the mixed greens, roasted beets, citrus slices, and shaved fennel. Drizzle with the citrus vinaigrette. Top it off with chopped pistachios and a sprinkle of microgreens for a final touch of flair.
Serving Suggestions
This salad makes a gorgeous first course or a light lunch on its own. For a more substantial meal, pair it with grilled salmon or a slice of crusty bread and soft cheese.