🥗 Beetroot Orange Walnut Salad – A Fresh & Flavorful Delight! 🍊🌿
This vibrant salad combines sweet roasted beetroot, juicy oranges, peppery arugula, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy toasted walnuts, all brought together with a light honey-citrus dressing. A perfect balance of flavors and textures! ✨
📌 Ingredients:
✔️ 6 small to medium-sized fresh beetroots
✔️ 2 fresh oranges 🍊
✔️ A few handfuls of rocket (arugula) 🌱
✔️ 100g goat cheese (marinated or plain) 🧀
✔️ 2 tbsp fresh tarragon leaves 🌿
✔️ ¾ cup Aussie walnuts (or regular walnuts) 🌰
✔️ Honey (to taste) 🍯
✔️ Extra virgin olive oil (to taste) 🫒
✔️ Sea salt (to taste) 🧂
🔥 Instructions:
1️⃣ Roast the Beetroot:
🔥 Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
🥄 Wrap each beetroot individually in foil and roast for 45-60 minutes, until tender when pierced with a fork.
❄️ Let them cool, then peel and slice into thin rounds or wedges.
2️⃣ Prepare the Oranges:
🔪 Peel the oranges, remove the white pith, and cut into segments or slices.
🍊 Save any extra orange juice in a bowl for the dressing.
3️⃣ Toast the Walnuts:
🔥 In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the walnuts for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until fragrant and golden. Set aside to cool.
4️⃣ Make the Dressing:
🥣 In a small bowl, whisk together the reserved orange juice, a drizzle of honey, and extra virgin olive oil.
🧂 Season with sea salt to taste.
5️⃣ Assemble the Salad:
🥗 In a large bowl, combine roasted beetroot slices, orange segments, arugula, and tarragon leaves.
🍴 Gently toss everything together.
6️⃣ Add the Goat Cheese & Walnuts:
🧀 Crumble or slice the goat cheese over the salad.
🌰 Sprinkle the toasted walnuts on top.
7️⃣ Finish & Serve:
🥄 Drizzle the honey-citrus dressing over the salad.
✨ Give it one final gentle toss and serve immediately.
Enjoy this fresh, vibrant, and nutritious salad with its perfect balance of sweet, tangy, creamy, and crunchy flavors! 😍
⏳ Time & Nutrition:
⏱ Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 45-60 minutes
🍽 Total Time: ~1 hour
🔥 Calories: ~250-300 kcal per serving
🥄 Servings: 4
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