Roasted Beet and Apple Salad
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5
Roasted Beet and Apple Salad
Description
Roasted Beet and Apple Salad brings together peeled, cubed beets roasted until tender and slightly caramelized, contrasted by crisp apple cubes dressed with extra virgin olive oil and seasoned simply with salt and black pepper. The roasted beets develop a mellow, earthy sweetness that complements the fresh, juicy apples.
The salad is finished with chopped walnuts, adding crunch, and crumbled feta cheese for a creamy, tangy touch. A maple vinaigrette made from Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and champagne vinegar ties the flavors together, introducing a mild sweetness and acidity that balance the rich textures.
This salad presents a thoughtful combination of textures and flavors, suitable as a light main dish or accompaniment to a variety of meals. The balance of roasted and fresh ingredients creates a pleasing diversity in each bite.
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 beet peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 apple cut in 1" cubes
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- walnuts coarsely chopped
- feta cheese crumbled
Maple Vinaigrette
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 Tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 Tablespoon champagne vinegar
Instructions
Salad
- Preheat oven to 425 F. Trim beets leaving 1 inch of the stem. Coat lightly with olive oil. Wrap tightly in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet in the preheated oven. Roast until tender and easily pierced with a knife, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes.
- Slip off the skins with a paring knife and cut the stem. Dice beets in 1" cubes.
- Mix beets, chopped apple and olive oil in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Transfer to a salad plate, top with chopped walnuts, crumbled feta cheese and a little bit of maple vinaigrette.
Maple Vinaigrette
- Mix all ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 152 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 97g | |
| Calories | 152kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 13.5g | 5% |
| Protein | 4.2g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4g | 49% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 126mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 9% |
| Sugar | 10.2g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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