Roasted Beet Salad with Ricotta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
156 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Roasted Beet Salad with Ricotta
Description
This salad begins by roasting whole beets tossed with olive oil and salt in a tightly covered dish until tender. After cooling, the skins are rubbed off, and the beets are cut into wedges or slices. The dressing combines ricotta cheese whipped with orange zest, orange juice, honey, olive oil, white wine vinegar, salt, and pepper, producing a smooth, slightly sweet, and tangy accompaniment to the earthy beets. Fresh mint folded through adds brightness and a cool herbal lift.
The salad offers a pleasing mix of textures: the softness of roasted beets with the creamy, light cheese dressing. It works well as a side dish for roasted meats or as part of a composed salad plate. The citrus and honey in the dressing highlight the natural sweetness of the beets without overpowering them.
Ingredients
For the Roasted Beets
- 2 pounds beet medium size, fresh
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt
For the Salad
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons orange zest , divided
- 2 tablespoons orange juice , divided
- 1 ½ teaspoon honey
- 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 3 tablespoons mint chopped, fresh
Instructions
For the Roasted Beets
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Cut the greens from the tops of the beets, saving for another use, then trim the bottom of the stems, and discard. Scrub the beets under cold water, pat dry with a paper towel, and place in a bowl. Toss with the olive oil and generous amount of salt and pepper.Place the beets in a baking dish and cover tightly with foil. Bake for 1 hour for large beets, or about 45 min for medium. The beets will be done when you can easily slide a sharp knife into their tender centers. Set aside to cool enough to handle.To peel, trim the ends and use a paper towel in each hand to rub off the skins. If you don't want your hands to get red, wear plastic gloves.
- Slice the beets into wedges, thick rounds, or half moons. If using two colors of beets, place the cut beets in separate mixing bowls. If using the same color, add to the same mixing bowl.
- To make the honey ricotta mixture, in a small mixing bowl stir together the ricotta, 1 tablespoon of the orange zest, honey, and ¼ teaspoon of the salt. Set aside.
- Make the dressing in a small mixing bowl. Whisk together the orange juice, extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, freshly ground black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of the mint with ¾ teaspoon salt. Drizzle over the beets and toss, dividing the dressing if using two different colors beets.
- Plate the dressed beets on a platter or in a serving dish. Top with dollops of the honey ricotta and the remaining mint and orange zest. Sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 156kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 423mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 69mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 308IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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