5 from 3 votes
Roasted Beet Salad with Herbed Whipped Ricotta
An incredibly unique side dish or appetizer for serving guests, this fresh herby ricotta and roasted beets is flavorful and nutritious!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
4
to 6 people
Calories:
258 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 5 beet small
- 1/3 cup blueberries 45 g
- 1/4 cup almonds 35 g, roasted and chopped
Herbed Whipped Ricotta:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese 8 oz, whole milk
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil 10 ml, or olive oil
- 2 tablespoons mint 30 ml fresh, chopped
- 1 vanilla bean scraped, Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon brand
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup 5 ml, pure
- 1/8 teapoon .63 ml sea salt
For the Citrus Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice 30 ml fresh
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil 45 ml
- 1 teaspoon orange zest 5 ml
- 1 pinch salt sea salt
Instructions
Prepare the Beets:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Scrub the beets, pat them dry, and chop them into wedges. Place chopped beets on a long sheet of foil, then fold into a foil packet (note: the beets will become juicy as they roast, so make sure the packet is nice and secure). Place foil packet on a baking sheet and roast 45 to 55 minutes, or until beets are very tender when poked with a fork. Remove from oven and allow beets to cool (note: this salad can either be served with warm roasted beets or chilled beets, so you can plan your temperature accordingly).
Cup of Yum
Prepare the Ricotta:
- Add all ingredients for the whipped ricotta to a stand mixer (or use a mixing bowl with a hand mixer) and beet with the whisk attachment for 2 to 3 minutes, or until well-combined and fluffy.
Prepare the Dressing:
- Add all ingredients for the dressing to a small blender and blend until creamy.
Prepare the Salad:
- Spread the whipped ricotta over a large serving board or platter. Top with roasted beets, blueberries, roasted walnuts and a drizzle of citrus dressing.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1Serving (of 4)
Calories
258kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 to 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving (of 4) | |
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.