Description
A refreshing and colorful Orange Beet Salad featuring cooked beets combined with zesty orange, tangy feta cheese, crunchy pistachios, sweet craisins, and fresh cilantro, dressed in a simple olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing. This vibrant salad offers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and citrus flavors, ideal for a healthy appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
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Vegetables & Fruits
- 1 1/2 pounds beets, cooked, peeled, and diced
- 1/3 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 orange (zest and juice)
- 1 cup cilantro, chopped
- Optional: pomegranate seeds for garnish
Other Ingredients
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2–1 cup craisins
- 1/2–1 cup pistachios
- 1 cup feta cheese, cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Beets: Cook the beets until tender, then peel and dice them into bite-sized pieces. This can be done by boiling, roasting, or steaming the beets as preferred.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooked and diced beets, finely chopped red onion, minced garlic, orange zest and juice, craisins, chopped cilantro, pistachios, and cubed feta cheese.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the olive oil and red wine vinegar over the salad mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss and Adjust: Gently toss all ingredients together to evenly coat with the dressing and distribute flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally, garnish the salad with pomegranate seeds for an extra burst of color and flavor before serving.
Notes
- Beets can be cooked in advance to save time.
- Adjust the amount of craisins and pistachios based on your preference for sweetness and crunch.
- This salad is best served chilled or at room temperature.
- Pomegranate seeds add a nice pop of color but are optional.
- Use fresh orange zest and juice for maximum citrus flavor.
