Roasted Beet Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
13%
Roasted Beet Salad
4500 min.
4
214kcal

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Discover the vibrant flavors of our Roasted Beet Salad, a nourishing dish that elevates your dining experience with its stunning color and delightful textures. Perfectly suited for those following a vegetarian or vegan diet, this gluten-free and dairy-free salad brilliantly combines earthy roasted beets with the crisp sweetness of Asian pears, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing.

The preparation of this salad is a celebration of simple, wholesome ingredients. As the beets roast to tender perfection, they fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. Golden toasted almonds provide a satisfying crunch, while the fresh mâche or arugula adds a peppery note, giving the dish a refreshing lift. Tossed in a bright dressing of olive oil, red-wine vinegar, and fresh lemon juice, this salad brings together the best of both worlds: comfort and elegance.

Ideal as a side dish for any occasion, whether it's a cozy family dinner or a festive gathering, our Roasted Beet Salad promises to impress your guests and nourish your body. Plus, it can be prepared in advance, making it a convenient option for busy weeks. Indulge in this delightful dish and embrace the beautiful balance of flavors and textures that make it a standout addition to your culinary repertoire.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup almonds sliced
  • ounces baby arugula 
  • bunch beets trimmed ()
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • large pears 
  • 1.5 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon shallots minced
  • 0.3 teaspoon sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • aluminum foil
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Wrap beets in foil and roast in middle of oven until tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Unwrap beets and cool.
  3. While beets are roasting, cook almonds in oil in a small skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until pale golden. Cool almonds in oil (nuts will get darker as they cool).
  4. Transfer almonds with a slotted spoon to a small bowl and season with salt.
  5. Stir together shallot, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, salt, and oil from almonds in a large bowl.
  6. Slip skins from beets and halve large beets.
  7. Cut beets into 1/4-inch-thick slices and add to dressing, tossing to coat.
  8. Quarter and core pear and cut into julienne strips.
  9. Arrange beets on a platter and drizzle with any dressing remaining in bowl. Top with mâche, then pear.
  10. Sprinkle with almonds.
  11. Beets may be roasted and tossed with dressing 1 day ahead, then chilled and covered. (Keep toasted almonds, covered, at room temperature. Bring dressing to room temperature before using.)

Nutrition Facts

Calories214kcal
Protein6.61%
Fat60.9%
Carbs32.49%

Properties

Glycemic Index
60.71
Glycemic Load
5.76
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
10.492173853128%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.4mg
Catechin
0.27mg
Epigallocatechin
0.57mg
Epicatechin
2.22mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.1mg
Eriodictyol
0.21mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.09mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.24mg
Isorhamnetin
1.32mg
Kaempferol
7.45mg
Quercetin
2.29mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:214.19kcal
10.71%
Fat:15.3g
23.54%
Saturated Fat:1.84g
11.49%
Carbohydrates:18.36g
6.12%
Net Carbohydrates:13.28g
4.83%
Sugar:11.2g
12.44%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:346.84mg
15.08%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.73g
7.47%
Vitamin K:32.17µg
30.64%
Vitamin E:3.99mg
26.61%
Manganese:0.52mg
25.84%
Folate:98.31µg
24.58%
Fiber:5.08g
20.32%
Magnesium:53.51mg
13.38%
Vitamin C:10.4mg
12.61%
Potassium:428.37mg
12.24%
Vitamin A:539.97IU
10.8%
Copper:0.21mg
10.29%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.48%
Phosphorus:88.2mg
8.82%
Iron:1.37mg
7.58%
Calcium:75.01mg
7.5%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.83%
Zinc:0.67mg
4.46%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.76%
Vitamin B3:0.7mg
3.49%
Vitamin B5:0.27mg
2.72%
Selenium:0.96µg
1.37%
Source:Epicurious