Golden and Crimson Beet Salad with Oranges, Fennel, and Feta
A vibrant and elegant salad featuring roasted red and golden beets, paired with fresh oranges, crisp fennel, and creamy feta cheese. Topped with hazelnuts and fresh herbs, this colorful dish balances earthy, sweet, and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
- •2 large red beets
- •2 large golden beets
- •5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- •4 whole oranges
- •1 small fennel bulb
- •¼ cup fresh mint
- •¼ cup Italian parsley
- •¼ cup hazelnuts
- •1 small shallot
- •1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- •to taste kosher salt
- •to taste white pepper
- •1½ cups feta cheese
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Place all beets in 9x9x2-inch metal pan. Drizzle 3 tablespoons oil over; sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Cover pan with foil and roast beets until tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Uncover and cool completely. Peel beets, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, and place in large bowl, each color on opposite side; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.
90 min
- 2.
Cut all peel and pith off oranges. Working over medium bowl to catch orange juice, cut between membranes, releasing segments. Add 1 cup orange segments, fennel, mint, parsley, hazelnuts, and shallot to bowl with beets. Transfer 2 teaspoons orange juice to small bowl; whisk in vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and white pepper. Stir into beet mixture.
15 min
- 3.
Mound salad on large platter. Drain remaining orange segments; arrange on salad. Sprinkle with cheese.
5 min