Roasted Beet and Citrus Salad with Goat Cheese and Pistachios

This salad combines the earthy sweetness of roasted beets with bright, juicy citrus, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy pistachios, all tied together with a tangy citrus vinaigrette.

Cook time: 60 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 medium beets red or golden
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0 salt
• 0 pepper
• 4 cups mixed greens arugula, spinach, or baby kale
• 2 whole oranges peeled and segmented
• 1 whole grapefruit peeled and segmented
• 0.25 whole red onion thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup goat cheese crumbled
• 0.25 cup pistachios roughly chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap each beet in aluminum foil and roast for 45-60 minutes, or until tender. Allow to cool, then peel and slice.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3. In a large salad bowl, arrange mixed greens, roasted beets, citrus segments, red onion, goat cheese, and pistachios.
4. Drizzle the citrus vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine. Enjoy the bright and refreshing flavors!