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Mandarin Orange Salad with Roasted Beets

Jami Powell
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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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 6-9 ounces Spring lettuce torn
  • 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

Notes

Storage Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
Freeze This dish is not freezer friendly.
Reheat No reheating required.
Substitutions
    • 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.
Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 171mgPotassium: 578mgFiber: 5gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 5208IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 117mgIron: 2mg
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