Roasted Beet Blood Orange Salad (Printable)

Sweet roasted beets paired with juicy blood oranges, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy pistachios.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables & Fruit

01 - 4 medium beets, trimmed and scrubbed
02 - 3 blood oranges, peeled and sliced into rounds
03 - 2 cups arugula or mixed baby greens

→ Cheese & Nuts

04 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, crumbled
05 - 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped

→ Dressing

06 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar
08 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
09 - 1 teaspoon honey
10 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Wrap each beet individually in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a knife. Allow to cool slightly, then peel and cut into wedges.
02 - Combine olive oil, vinegar, freshly squeezed orange juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk thoroughly until emulsified.
03 - Spread arugula or mixed baby greens evenly on a large serving platter. Arrange roasted beet wedges and blood orange slices on top.
04 - Evenly sprinkle crumbled goat cheese and chopped pistachios over the salad ingredients.
05 - Drizzle the prepared citrus vinaigrette over the salad just before serving to preserve freshness.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The earthy sweetness of roasted beets plays off the sharp tang of blood oranges in a way that feels both unexpected and obvious.
  • It looks like something from a restaurant but comes together with minimal effort and real ingredients you can pronounce.
  • The textures keep every bite interesting: creamy cheese, crunchy pistachios, tender greens, and those soft, caramelized beet edges.
02 -
  • Dont skip wrapping the beets in foil or theyll dry out and lose that silky texture that makes this salad sing.
  • Peel the beets while theyre still warm and the skins will slip right off, but wait until theyre cool and youll be scraping and cursing.
  • Dress the salad at the last possible second because citrus and greens turn sad and soggy if they sit together too long.
03 -
  • Wear gloves or rub your hands with a little oil before peeling beets, or your fingers will look like you committed a very polite crime.
  • Slice the blood oranges over a bowl to catch the juice, then whisk that juice right into your dressing for maximum flavor and zero waste.

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