Roasted Beet Salad

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

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Elevate your next meal with our vibrant Roasted Beet Salad, a perfect side dish that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. This dish showcases the earthy sweetness of roasted beets, complemented by the crisp freshness of Asian pear and the delicate greens of mâche or arugula. Not only is it packed with flavor, but it's also a versatile choice for those following vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free lifestyles. Plus, it's dairy-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences.

The beets are the star of this recipe—oven-roasted to enhance their natural sweetness and tenderness. As they roast, their rich color deepens, and their flavor intensifies, creating a delightful contrast with the crunchy sliced almonds that add a satisfying texture. What really ties this salad together is the zesty dressing made from wholesome ingredients like fresh lemon juice, red-wine vinegar, and a hint of shallot, which elevates the entire dish to gourmet status.

Perfect for a sunny picnic or a cozy dinner at home, this Roasted Beet Salad allows you to impress your guests with minimal effort. Prepare it in advance and let the flavors meld, making it an ideal choice for meal prep. With every bite, you’ll savor a delightful combination of flavors and textures that are not only healthy but also incredibly satisfying. Bring a burst of color and nutrition to your table with this exquisite salad!

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