Beet Orange Salad
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5
Beet Orange Salad
Description
Beet Orange Salad offers a refreshing blend of ingredients that balance sweet, sour, and savory elements. Cooked beets bring an earthy sweetness contrasted by juicy navel orange segments. The combination of spinach and arugula delivers mild bitterness and green freshness. Crumbled feta cheese adds creaminess while chopped walnuts contribute crunch. The dressing, made from olive oil, orange juice, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard, brightens the dish with acidity and a slight pungency.
The salad can be served immediately after assembling or chilled, making it suitable for a light lunch or a vibrant side dish. It is easy to prepare ahead by making the dressing up to a week in advance and assembling the salad a day before serving, with best freshness when consumed soon after tossing.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days, though textures are preferable when fresh. Variations using different greens, nuts, or cheeses are possible but may alter the intended flavor balance.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces spinach mix
- 4 ounces arugula mix
- 4 beet cooked and sliced, medium
- 2 orange peeled and sliced, navel
- ¼ cup walnuts chopped
- 2 tablespoons feta cheese
- salt
- black pepper
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together the ingredients of the dressing until it’s well blended.
- Assemble the salad into one large bowl or two separate bowls. Start by placing the greens at the bottom, followed by interchanging layers of the sliced beets and sliced oranges. Crumble feta cheese on top along with walnuts and drizzle the dressing on top.
- Enjoy at room temperature or cold.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days for best freshness.
- Make the dressing up to 7 days ahead to save time on serving day.
- The salad can be prepared up to 1 day in advance but is best served fresh after tossing.
- While ingredients can be swapped, following the recipe ensures the most balanced flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 247kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 356mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 537mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 926IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 54mg | 60% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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