Are you looking to add a burst of flavor and color to your dinner table? Our Mandarin Orange Salad with Beets Recipe is simply the BEST! This refreshing salad combines the sweetness of mandarin oranges with the earthy richness of roasted beets, creating a special treat for your tastebuds!
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Mandarin Orange Salad with Roasted Beets is a delicious combination of fresh ingredients that come together to make the perfect salad for summer. The crispness of lettuce contrasts beautifully with the tender sweetness of mandarin oranges, while the earthy notes of roasted beets adds flavor to every bite. This salad is a perfect blend of simplicity and sophistication.
Why We Love This Recipe
- Simple and Quick: With minimal prep and cooking time, you can have this salad ready in no time. It's even quicker with pre-cooked beets!
- Flavorful: Once you try it, you'll find yourself craving more!
- Seasonal: Celebrate the freshness of seasonal produce with this colorful salad.
Mandarin Orange Salad Ingredients
- Spring Lettuce: Crisp and refreshing, lettuce forms the base of this salad, providing a bed for the other ingredients.
- Beets: Roasted to perfection, beets add a sweet and earthy flavor to the salad.
- Mandarin Oranges: Bursting with citrusy goodness, mandarin oranges lend a bright and refreshing taste.
- Red Onion: Adds a hint of sharpness and a pop of color to the salad.
- Goat Cheese: Creamy and tangy, goat cheese balances the sweetness of the oranges and beets.
- Pistachios: Crunchy and nutty, pistachios provide texture and flavor.
- Citrus or Champagne Vinaigrette: recommended.
A full ingredient list with exact measurements can be found in the recipe card below.
Substitutions & Variations
- Nuts: Swap pistachios for almonds or walnuts.
- Spring Lettuce: Use other mixed greens for added variety.
- Beets: To save time swap out fresh beets with pre-cooked beets.
Step One: Prepare the Roasted Beets
Prepare the roasted beets by washing, peeling, and cutting them into bite-sized pieces.
Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast in the oven until tender.
Step Two: Prepare the Base
In a large bowl, layer lettuce, roasted beets, and mandarin orange segments.
Step Three: Add the Toppings
Add the sliced red onion, crumbled goat cheese, and chopped pistachios.
Step Four: Toss and Serve
Pour a small amount of dressing over the top and give it a good toss.
Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary. Serve immediately.
Storage
Store salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator without dressing for 2-3 days. If the salad is moist from being washed, place a paper towel on top of it to draw out the moisture.
How to Peel Beets
Peeling beets can be a messy task, so you may want to wear gloves or use a cutting board with a groove to catch any juices. They can stain your hands and surfaces, so it's a good idea to work on a surface that's easy to clean or use a disposable cutting board.
- Begin by washing the beets thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or debris.
- Trim off the beet greens, leaving about an inch of the stem attached.
- Place the beets on a cutting board and use a sharp vegetable peeler to peel off the outer skin. Start from the top and work your way down, applying gentle pressure as needed to remove the skin.
- If the skin is stubborn, you can also use a paring knife to carefully remove it, being mindful not to waste too much of the beet flesh.
- Once peeled, rinse the beets again to remove any remaining debris.
- Your beets are now ready to be diced, sliced, or roasted according to your recipe's instructions.
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📖 Recipe
Mandarin Orange Salad with Roasted Beets
Equipment
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 6-9 ounces Spring Mix lettuce
- 3 medium beets peeled and diced
- 8 ounces Mandarin oranges segmented
- ⅓ small red onion thinly sliced
- 4 ounces goat cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup pistachios chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the *peeled and diced beets with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender. Allow to cool slightly. *See how to peel beets in the post above.
- In a large bowl, combine torn lettuce, roasted beets, mandarin orange segments, sliced red onion, crumbled goat cheese, and chopped pistachios.
- Season the salad with salt and pepper. Gently toss the salad with dressing until well combined and evenly distributed.
- Plate the salad and serve immediately.
Dressing
- Citrus vinaigrette or champagne vinaigrette
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Notes
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- Nuts: Swap pistachios for almonds or walnuts.
- Spring Lettuce: Use other mixed greens for added variety.
- Beets: To save time, swap out fresh beets with pre-cooked beets.
Nora says
Hi there,
I've read the recipe over a number of times and though I tend to miss things, I'm unable to find a roasting temp for the beets. If it's there, I apologize, otherwise, what temp do you suggest?
thx.
Jami Powell says
Hi Nora. Thank you so much for bringing this to my attention! If diced into bite-sized pieces, fresh beets can be roasted at 400 degrees F for about 25-30 minutes. If roasting whole beets, please allow 40-60 minutes depending on the size.