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Vibrant Beet and Orange Salad with Creamy Feta and Crunchy Pistachios

Vibrant Beet and Orange Salad with Creamy Feta and Crunchy Pistachios

This Vibrant Beet and Orange Salad with Creamy Feta and Crunchy Pistachios is a colorful dish that's both healthy and delicious.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium beets approximately 300g
  • 2 navel oranges
  • 100 g creamy feta cheese
  • 50 g shelled unsalted pistachios
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • fresh herbs (mint or basil) to taste

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Aluminum Foil
  • whisk
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Serving bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap washed beets in aluminum foil and roast on a baking sheet for 45-60 minutes until fork-tender.
  2. Once roasted, peel the beets and slice into wedges. While they cool, peel and segment the oranges.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper for dressing.
  4. In a serving bowl, combine sliced beets and orange segments. Top with crumbled feta and sprinkle pistachios.
  5. Drizzle dressing over the salad before serving and toss gently to combine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 24g

Notes

Feel free to swap feta for goat cheese or add avocado. Pomegranate seeds or sliced red onion can enhance color and flavor.

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