Roasted Beet Salad With Citrus Vinaigrette
A gorgeous side dish with bright winter flavor.
Servings: 6 to 8 people as a side
Ingredients
For the Vinaigrette
- 2 teaspoons orange zest, from one medium-sized orange, plus more to garnish
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon honey, maple syrup, or sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
For the Beets and to Finish
- 3 1/2 pounds small- to medium-sized beets, greens reserved
- kosher salt
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise, optional
- fresh goat cheese or burrata, optional
Instructions
For the Vinaigrette
- Whisk all the ingredients together until emulsified. Taste for seasoning. Reserve until ready to use.
For the Beets
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Cut the beet greens from the beets, and reserve. Rinse the beets well. Wrap them whole and unpeeled in foil. Bake on a rimmed baking sheet until fork tender, about 1 to 2 hours, depending on the size of the beets.
- If you are roasting carrots, peel and slice them lengthwise. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast on a separate lined baking sheet until very tender, about 1 hour or slightly longer. If desired, clean and chop the beet greens and sauté them with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper until soft. Use them as a bed for the finished salad.
- Remove the beets from the oven. Open the foil (careful of the steam!) and let cool to warm room temperature before peeling. Peel the beets by simply rubbing a paper towel over them. The skins should slip right off.
To Finish
- Slice the beets into 1/4" rounds and arrange them nicely on a serving platter, using the beet greens as a bed, if desired.
- Give the vinaigrette a whisk to refresh and re-emulsify. Pour all over the salad. You may not need all of it.
- Top with a sprinkle of salt, add dollops of goat cheese or burrata (if using), and garnish with ribbons of orange zest. Serve at room temperature.
Disclaimer: Nutrition information is provided for courtesy purposes only, and is an estimate not verified by medical or nutrition experts. Read the full nutrition disclaimer.
