Bright and fresh, this Blood Orange and Roasted Beet Salad recipe is a cinch to put together and can be prepped in advance. Just roast the beets a day or two ahead and assemble the salad when ready to serve. Slices of juicy blood oranges and roasted beets are layered on top of creamy labneh cheese and finished with a homemade orange-balsamic vinaigrette, fresh parsley, and crunchy pistachios. Colorful and luscious, this salad is a feast for the taste buds.
If you can’t find labneh, you can make your own. Combine 2 cups plain full-fat yogurt with ¼ teaspoon kosher salt in a small bowl. Scrape the mixture into a colander lined with cheesecloth and tie the cheesecloth on the top. Place the colander over a larger bowl and let the yogurt drain in the refrigerator overnight or up to 48 hours. 2 cups of full-fat yogurt will yield about 1 cup of labneh.
To make the Blood Orange and Roasted Beet Salad, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 425 °F.
Wrap each beet in foil and place on a baking sheet. Roast the beets until fork-tender.
Once done, carefully unwrap the beets and let them cool. Then peel off their skins.
Meanwhile, prepare the dressing. Squeeze the juice from half of a blood orange into a medium bowl and add 1 minced shallot and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar. Whisk in ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil. Set aside.
Slice the blood oranges into ½-inch thick rounds. Carefully trim the rind and pith from each slice.
Cut the peeled beets into wedges and toss them with some of the prepared dressing.
Mix ¾ cup labneh with a pinch of each salt and black pepper. Spoon and smear the labneh across the serving plate to make the bottom layer.
Arrange the blood oranges and beets on top of the labneh.
Drizzle the salad with the remaining dressing. Scatter fresh parsley and chopped pistachios on top. Top with a sprinkle of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Colorful and luscious, this Blood Orange and Roasted Beet Salad is a great mix of flavors and textures. If you give this recipe a go, remember to tag us @cookmerecipes on Instagram – we love seeing your creations!
Cette salade est vraiment exceptionnelle. J'ai préparé ce plat pour un déjeuner de famille et mes petits-enfants ont adoré le mélange de betteraves et d'orange sanguine. Facile à faire et magnifique à servir. Une vraie réussite!
Yum! I made this salad for my friends and they loved it. The fresh flavors were a hit, and it looks gorgeous on the table! Totally impressed. 😊
Amazing! I made this salad for a family gathering, and everyone loved it. The colors were so vibrant, and my kids even asked for seconds! Definitely a new favorite in our home.
Super yummy salad. I made it for a family gathering, and everyone loved it! The blood oranges brought such a fresh twist to the beets. It's a delightful mix that brightened up our Sunday dinner. Will def make again!
Magnificent. I made this salad for a family gathering, and everyone raved about the flavors. The blood oranges and roasted beets brought such a vivid color to the table, it was like art. Very simple to put together, yet so elegant. I will defintely be making it again.
This salad brightened our dinner when friends visited. Simple to make and refreshing with unique flavors, loved it.
I made this salad for a girls' night in and wow, it was a hit! The roasted beets paired perfectly with the blood orange. Can't believe how easy it was to impress everyone!
Delicious! I made this salad for a small gathering, and everyone couldn't stop raving about it. The blend of sweet blood oranges and earthy beets is just perfect. I prepped it ahead, which made serving a breeze. Definitely a new favorite!
Simply stunning salad
Superb taste mix
Made this salad for a dinner party, and it was a hit! So easy and colorful, my friends loved the flavors.
Absolutely delightful dish!
Such a vibe!
Superb! I made this salad for my friends and everyone raved about the flavor! The blood oranges are so vibrant and paired with the roasted beets, it was simply a delight. Can't wait to whip it up again for my next gathering!
Bright and delicious salad!
