Citrus and Beet Salad
A vibrant, refreshing salad with sweet orange slices, earthy roasted beets, crisp lettuce, and a bright citrus dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or a colorful side dish.
- Total time
- 50 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 180
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- 2 medium beets
- 2 large orange
- 4 cups lettuce
- ¼ cup parsley
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap the 2 beets in foil and roast until fork-tender, about 45 minutes. Let cool, then peel and slice into thin rounds.
- 2
While beets roast, segment the 2 oranges: cut off the peel and pith, then slice into rounds. Set aside.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp orange juice, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper to make the dressing.
- 4
In a large bowl, toss the 4 cups lettuce with half the dressing until lightly coated. Arrange on a platter.
- 5
Top the lettuce with the roasted beet slices and orange rounds. Drizzle with remaining dressing and sprinkle with 0.25 cup chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- Oven
- Foil
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Small bowl
- Whisk
- Large bowl
- Serving platter
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