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Beetroot Salad with Orange and Goat Cheese

Beetroot Salad with Orange and Goat Cheese is a sweet savory mix of veggies, nuts, fruit, and cheese, drizzled with a citrus vinaigrette. This easy recipe is gluten-free and vegetarian so mix up your standard salad rotation with a delicious beet salad!
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Course: Lunch, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Healthy Options
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 337kcal

Ingredients

Beetroot Salad

  • 3 Large beets cooked and peeled
  • 2 cups Arugula
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach
  • ¼ cup Cilantro chopped
  • ½ cup Quinoa cooked (according to package instructions)
  • 1 Large green apple peeled and cut into wedges
  • 2 Large oranges peeled and cut into wedges
  • cup Chopped walnuts
  • cup Feta cheese cut into chunks

Orange Vinaigrette

  • ¼ cup Orange juice
  • 1 tbsp Orange zest
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • ¼ tsp Sea Salt plus more to taste
  • ¼ tsp Pepper plus more to taste

Instructions

  • Bring a medium saucepan filled with water to a boil. Boil the beetroot on medium heat for 25-30 mins or until it can be easily pierced through with a knife.
  • Place the beets in cool water and peel off the skin. After removing the skin, chop the beetroot into cubes
  • Assemble the salad. Layer the arugula with sliced beets, orange, and apple. Then, add the cooked quinoa, cilantro, feta cheese, and walnuts.
  • Drizzle the dressing on top and toss the salad. Enjoy!

How To Make The Orange Vinaigrette

  • Put all the ingredients in a mason jar with a tight fitting lid and shake well to combine.
  • Use as desired. Store the vinaigrette in a mason jar or airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 day. Give it a shake before using.

Notes

Storage: Store any leftover salad in an airtight for up to 2 days. It is best to eat the salad immediately after tossing with dressing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 42.6g | Protein: 7.7g | Fat: 17.3g | Saturated Fat: 3.4g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 265mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 6.4g | Sugar: 25.1g | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 2mg