The Anti-Inflammatory Ruby Beet & Citrus Salad has a refreshing, colorful, and delicious flavor. We prepare this Citrus salad with roasted beets, oranges, grapefruit, pomegranate, feta cheese, walnuts, olive oil, parsley, mint, garlic, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard. This vibrant salad has about 285 calories and 24 g of net carbs per serving. The Anti-Inflammatory Ruby Beet & Citrus Salad is perfect for healthy lunches, light dinners, holiday meals, family gatherings, and Mediterranean-inspired eating plans. You can serve this salad with Grilled Lemon Chicken, Baked Salmon, Grilled Shrimp, Roasted Vegetables, Quinoa, or Hummus and Pita.
STATS:
- Course: Salad, Side Dish
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Diet: Mediterranean, Vegetarian
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Portion Size: 1½ cups
- Cooking Mode: Roasting, Tossing
- Total Servings: 4
- Difficulty: Easy
- Total Time: 50 minutes
TOOLS:
- Baking sheet
- Skillet
- Knife
- Measuring cups
- Bowl
- Whisk
- Cutting board
- Salad bowl
INGREDIENTS:
SALAD:
- 4 beets
- 2 oranges
- 1 grapefruit
- ½ cup pomegranate arils
- ½ cup feta cheese
- ½ cup walnuts
- 2 tbsp parsley
- 1 tbsp mint
- 1 tbsp olive oil
DRESSING:
- Three tbsp. olive oil
- Two tbsp. orange juice
- One-fourth tsp. salt
- One tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove
- ¼ tsp black pepper
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:
BEETS:
- Use the beets to provide earthy sweetness, beautiful color, and a tender texture. As another option, you can use golden beets.
ORANGES:
- Use oranges to add natural sweetness and fresh citrus flavor. You can substitute mandarins or blood oranges.
GRAPEFRUIT:
- Use grapefruit to provide a refreshing and slightly tangy flavor. As a replacement, you can use additional oranges.
POMEGRANATE:
- Use pomegranate arils to add sweetness, color, and crunch. You can substitute dried cranberries.
FETA:
- Use feta to provide a creamy and salty flavor. As another choice, you can use goat cheese.
WALNUTS:
- Use walnuts to add a crunchy texture and nutty flavor. You can substitute almonds or pistachios.
OLIVE OIL:
- Use extra-virgin olive oil to provide healthy fats and Mediterranean flavor. As another option, you can use avocado oil.
HONEY:
- Use honey to balance the tangy citrus flavor. You can substitute maple syrup.
DIJON MUSTARD:
- Use Dijon mustard to add tanginess and help combine the dressing. As a replacement, you can use whole-grain mustard.
GARLIC:
- Use fresh garlic to provide savory flavor. You can substitute garlic powder.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- We preheat the oven to 200°Celcius.
- Carefully mix the beets with one tbsp. olive oil and put them on a tray.
- Roast the beets for nearly thirty-five minutes till tender.
- Toast the walnuts in a dry pan for nearly five minutes.
- Make slices of the oranges and the grapefruit segments.
- Stir the salt, olive oil, pepper, orange juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, honey, and lemon juice.
- Include the pomegranate, roasted beets, grapefruit, and oranges in a salad dish.
- Garnish with mint, feta, parsley, and walnuts.
- Drizzle the dressing and carefully mix.
- Serve this salad fresh.
TIPS:
- We roast the beets till fork-tender.
- You could toast the walnuts gently to avoid burning.
- Include the dressing just before eating.
- We utilize blood oranges for an additional flavor and color.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
PROTEIN DISHES:
- Grilled Lemon Chicken
- Baked Salmon
- Grilled Shrimp
- Herb-Roasted Cod
- Grilled Tofu
GRAINS & SIDES:
- Quinoa
- Lentil Pilaf
- Hummus and Pita
- Roasted Vegetables
SALADS:
- Greek Cucumber Salad
- Tomato Basil Salad
- Arugula Salad
- Fattoush Salad
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the salad in a closed box and chill it for nearly 3 days.
FREEZER:
- We do not suggest storing this citrus salad, as the fresh herbs, citrus, and feta will lose their texture.
FAQs:
May we prepare this citrus salad earlier?
- Yes, you can make the roasted beets and dressing earlier, assemble the salad and then serve.
Will we utilize blood oranges?
- Yes, you can use blood oranges, as they deliver a lightly sweeter citrus flavor and beautiful color.
Could we prepare this citrus salad vegan?
- Yes, you can use vegan feta and maple syrup as a different choice for honey.
May we include protein?
- Yes, you can use lentils, chicken, chickpeas, salmon, or shrimp.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 285 kcal
Sodium: 360 mg
Net Carbs: 24 g
Fiber: 7 g
Sugar: 18 g
Fats: 17 g
Proteins: 8 g
Total Carbs: 31 g
