Roasted Beet Salad
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Roasted Beet Salad
Description
The roasted beets are prepared by drizzling with olive oil, seasoning, wrapping in foil, and baking until fork-tender. Once cooled, the skins are rubbed off, and the beets are sliced into half-inch rounds. The dressing is emulsified from balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, minced shallots, and olive oil, providing a sweet and tangy coating.
Fresh arugula provides a peppery green base, and toasted walnuts add crunch and richness. Feta cheese contributes creamy, salty notes that complement the sweet beets and tangy vinaigrette. Finally, fresh basil is used as a garnish to add an herbal aroma and fresh bite. This salad is served immediately to retain the crispness of the greens and textures.
Ingredients
- 3-4 beet scrubbed and ends trimmed, medium
- 5 tablespoons olive oil divided
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- ½ shallot minced, medium
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 4-6 cups arugula fresh
- ½ cup walnuts toasted
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
- basil for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Drizzle beets with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Wrap in foil and place on a sheet tray. Bake until beets are fork tender, 40-55 minutes, depending on the size of your beets. Let cool completely.
- Make the dressing. In a small bowl, mix shallot, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, and Dijon. Stream in remaining 4 tablespoons of oil, whisking constantly until emulsified. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Once beets are cool enough to handle, wear gloves and use a paper towel to rub the skins off. Discard the skins and slices the beets into ½ inch thick slices.
- Assemble the salad. In a large bowl, toss arugula, cooked beets, walnuts, feta, and dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper, top with fresh basil, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 321kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 238mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 176mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 584IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 147mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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